Sunset hikes near Gate City, 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. Ruffner Mountain Sunset Point 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   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

2. Flora Johnston Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   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

3. Vulcan Viewpoint via Vulcan Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 6.1 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. Cooling Pond & Hugh Kaul Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

6. Five Mile Creek Greenway 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

7. Vulcan Trail 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   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

8. Dorothy Spears Greenway 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   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

9. Butterfly Lake 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Butterfly Lake 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 75 min of walking

11. Grace's Gap Overlook–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    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

12. Rushing Rendezvous Treehouse–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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