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. 24 Gun Battery Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Big Shanty Road Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

3. Mountain to River Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Cheatham Hill–Browns Lake, 7 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

5. Cheatham Hill Road Trail & Dallas Highway Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 64 min of walking

6. East Trail & Noses Creek Trail 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Assault Trail–Cease Fire Trail, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Hardage Mill Trail & Noses Creek Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Kolb's Farm East Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Atlanta Road Trail 10.2 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

11. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 10.3 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

12. Willow oak & Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 9.9 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

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