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. Rocky Mountain–Indian Grave Gap, 3 summits 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Andrews Cove Trail & Tray Mountain Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Andrews Cove Trail via Appalachian Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Indian Grave Gap–Hiwassee River Road, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Crain Field & Henson Gap via Chattahoochee River Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 121 min of walking

6. Horse Trough Falls–Chattahoochee Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 118 min of walking

7. Abandoned 44F 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Chattahoochee Source Spring–Abandoned 44F, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 154 min of walking

9. waterfall view–Indian Grave Gap, 6 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 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 · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. waterfall view–Indian Grave Gap, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 4WD–Abandoned FSR 690, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:19 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 285 min of walking

12. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint Loop via Appalachian Trail 5.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead