AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Buena Vista 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Vulcan Viewpoint via Vulcan Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  2. Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Vulcan Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

  4. BMRR North Sunset Point–BMRR North Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Grace's Gap Overlook–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  6. Rushing Rendezvous Treehouse–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  7. Ebsco Overlook (East)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Ebsco Overlook (West)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Haskell Hideaway Treehouse–BMRR North Sunset Point, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Dorothy Spears Greenway 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Cooling Pond & Hugh Kaul Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  12. Crest Lake 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 19 min of walking