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. Silver Comet Connector via Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Atlanta Road Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Silver Comet Connector 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walking

5. Mountain to River Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Long Island via Mountain to River Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 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 — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Akers Mill W Trail–Mountain to River Trail / Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. Silver Comet Connector & Whetstone Creek PATH Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 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.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Willow oak & Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail 5.3 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

11. Grace Midtown Reflection Pool & Lionel Hampton PATH Trail via Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

12. Mableton Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

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