Sunset hikes near Nyota, 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. Gurley Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Narrows Ridge & Thompson Trace Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Five Mile Creek Greenway 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Five Mile Creek Greenway & Five Mile Creek Rails to Trails 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

5. Ruffner Mountain Sunset Point 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Creek Loop Trail via Easy Rider Trail 18.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 129 min of walking

7. Slab Creek Trail 18.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 129 min of walking

8. Well Sunset Point & Rocky Trail 21.7 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

9. Palisades Park Viewpoint & Rocky Trail 21.8 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

10. Palisades Park Viewpoint & Rocky Trail 21.8 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. Palisades Park Viewpoint & Rocky Trail 21.8 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

12. Dorothy Spears Greenway 23.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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