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. Tickanetley Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Anderson Creek 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 112 min of walking

3. Little Lake & Old Bucktown Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking

4. Springer Mountain–Ball Mountain, 4 summits 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 28 min of walking

5. Frosty Mountain–Len Foote Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 205 min of walking

6. Len Foote Viewpoint via Len Foote Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 28 min of walking

7. John Dick Mountain Road & Toccoa River Road via Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 59 min of walking

8. Long Creek Falls & Long Creek Falls view via Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Rich Mountain 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Stanley Creek Trail 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. NFR 35 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 126 min of walking

12. Benton MacKaye Trail & Stanley Gap / Benton MacKaye Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 104 min of walking