Sunset hikes near McDonald Chapel, 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. Bayview Lake 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

2. Ebsco Overlook (East)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 6.4 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

3. Ebsco Overlook (West)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 6.4 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

4. Haskell Hideaway Treehouse–BMRR North Sunset Point, 3 sights 6.4 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. BMRR North Sunset Point–BMRR North Trail, 4 sights 6.4 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. Dorothy Spears Greenway 6.1 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

7. High Ore Line Greenway 4.9 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

8. Grace's Gap Overlook–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 6.9 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

9. Rushing Rendezvous Treehouse–Eureka Mines Trail, 4 sights 6.9 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

10. Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 8.2 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

11. Vulcan Trail 8.2 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

12. Five Mile Creek Greenway 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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