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. Burnett Creek Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Board Camp Creek Road–Burnett Creek Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Bryant Creek Trail & Burnett Creek Road via Duncan Ridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 50 min of walking

4. Cooper Creek Trail & Mill Shoals Trail via Yellow Mountain Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Mart Helton Branch B Road & Muddy Branch Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 68 min of walking

6. Brushy Knob Trail & Burnett Creek Connector 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 91 min of walking

7. Flatland Road & Muddy Branch Ridge Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 109 min of walking

8. Flatland-Cooper Connector & Turkey Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 52 min of walking

9. Fish Knob Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Cooper Creek Scenic Area & Cooper Creek 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Whiteoak Stomp–Big Grassy Knob Road, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 204 min of walking

12. Bear Hair Gap Trail–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 296 min of walking