Sunset hikes near Chandler Mountain, 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.

1. Lake Sumatanga 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Murphree Road 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. H. Neely Henry Lake & Divided Ridge Road 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 43 min of walking

4. Palisades Park Viewpoint & Rocky Trail 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Well Sunset Point & Rocky Trail 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Palisades Park Viewpoint & Rocky Trail 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Palisades Park Viewpoint & Rocky Trail 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Divided Ridge Road 15 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Slab Creek Trail 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 129 min of walking

10. Creek Loop Trail via Easy Rider Trail 15.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 129 min of walking

11. Vetr 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Hill Drive 22 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking