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. Old Settlers Trail 0 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

2. Douglas Lake 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 65 min of walking

3. Stone Mountain Tower Road & Stone Mountain Trail via Big Fill Road 14.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 70 min of walking

4. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 4 summits 16 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Cove Mountain Trail 18.2 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

6. Rocky Top Road 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Browning Knob–Mount Lyn Lowry, 7 sights 22.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0)–Pedestrian Overlook, 3 viewpoints 22.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 86 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 22.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Waterrock Knob–Waterrock Knob Viewpoint, 5 sights 22.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

11. Walker Cove Road 23.7 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

12. Firescald Ridge Trail 23.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 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 · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

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