Sunset hikes near Highland Crest, 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. Crest Lake 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

2. Ebsco Overlook (East)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Ebsco Overlook (West)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Haskell Hideaway Treehouse–BMRR North Sunset Point, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. BMRR North Sunset Point–BMRR North Trail, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Camp Tranquility Main Entrance–Double Oak Lake Loop, 12 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 177 min of walking

7. Blood Rock–Foreplay Loop, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 114 min of walking

8. Centipede–Foreplay Loop, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. Boulder Lookout–Double Oak Lake, 9 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 150 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Fire Pits Sunset Point–Red Sunset Point, 10 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 156 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Jekyll–Mr Toads, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 39 min of walking

12. High Ore Line Greenway 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead