AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mountaindale, 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. Ruffner Mountain Sunset Point 2.5 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. Cooling Pond & Hugh Kaul Trail 3.3 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

  3. Flora Johnston Trail 1.2 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

  4. Vulcan Viewpoint via Vulcan Trail 4.6 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

  5. Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 4.6 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. Vulcan Trail 5.7 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

  7. Dorothy Spears Greenway 6.6 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

  8. Five Mile Creek Greenway 8.8 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

  9. White Sunset Point–Maggie's Glen, 13 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 270 min of walking

  10. BMRR North Sunset Point–BMRR North Trail, 4 sights 9.8 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. Camp Tranquility Main Entrance–Maggie's Glen, 10 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Maggie's Glen–Lunker Lake, 10 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 48 min of walking