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. Len Foote Viewpoint via Len Foote Trail 0 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

2. Springer Mountain–Ball Mountain, 4 summits 0 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

3. Tickanetley Road 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

4. Sequoyah Lake & Monument Road 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

5. Western Viewing Deck–Southern Viewing Deck, 5 sights 8.2 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

6. Eastern Viewing Deck–Abandoned CCC Road, 3 sights 8.3 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

7. Mount Oglethorpe–Western Viewing Deck, 6 sights 8.3 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

8. Southern Viewing Deck–Abandoned CCC Road, 3 sights 8.4 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

9. Abandoned CCC Road 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 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. Little Mountain 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. Long Creek Falls & Long Creek Falls view via Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 8.4 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

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