Sunset hikes near Hatchet Creek, 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. County Road 662A 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 125 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  3. Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. White Gap 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

  5. 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

  6. Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

  10. Scott Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 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 · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. USFS 626 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Chapman Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 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 · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint