Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Lake Lanier 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Ivy Creek Greenway Viewpoint–Berry Lake, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 126 min of walking

3. Berry Lake & Old Town Trail via Suwanee Creek Greenway 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 169 min of walking

4. Church Parking Connector & Hilltop Trail via Mountainside Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 129 min of walking

5. Big Creek Greenway 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 92 min of walking

6. McGinnis Ferry Road Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Reservoir 59 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 65 min of walking

8. Suwanee Creek Greenway Viewpoint & Berry Lake 7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 16 min of walking

9. Suwanee Creek Greenway 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 16 min of walking

10. Old Town Trail 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 44 min of walking

11. Bell Road Trail & Rogers Bridge Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Rogers Bridge Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking