Sunset hikes near Lewisburg, 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. Five Mile Creek Greenway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 195 min of walking

2. Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Vulcan Viewpoint via Vulcan Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

4. Ruffner Mountain Sunset Point 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Vulcan Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Dorothy Spears Greenway 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Five Mile Creek Greenway & Five Mile Creek Rails to Trails 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Cooling Pond & Hugh Kaul Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

9. BMRR North Sunset Point–BMRR North Trail, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Grace's Gap Overlook–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

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

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

11. Rushing Rendezvous Treehouse–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

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

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

12. Flora Johnston Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint