Sunset hikes near Boyles Highlands, al
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.
This week’s evenings
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Cooling Pond & Hugh Kaul Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 5:59 PM
- Leave trailhead5:59 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking
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Five Mile Creek Greenway 4 mi away
Leave by 4:48 PM
- Leave trailhead4:48 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 195 min of walking
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Ruffner Mountain Sunset Point 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:02 PM
- Dark7:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 5.4 mi away
Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Vulcan Viewpoint via Vulcan Trail 5.4 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:03 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Vulcan Trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:06 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking
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Dorothy Spears Greenway 5 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Flora Johnston Trail 5.1 mi away
Leave by 5:56 PM
- Leave trailhead5:56 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Narrows Ridge & Thompson Trace Trail 10.2 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:21 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking
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Leave by 5:42 PM
- Leave trailhead5:42 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 83 min of walking