Sunset hikes near Verdue Knolls, 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 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

2. BMRR North Sunset Point–BMRR North Trail, 4 sights 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

3. Ebsco Overlook (East)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 4.8 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

4. Ebsco Overlook (West)–BMRR North Sunset Point, 4 sights 4.8 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

5. Haskell Hideaway Treehouse–BMRR North Sunset Point, 3 sights 4.8 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

6. Vulcan Viewpoint & Vulcan Trail 5.6 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

7. Vulcan Trail 5.6 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

8. Vulcan Viewpoint via Vulcan Trail 5.8 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

9. Camp Tranquility Main Entrance–Double Oak Lake Loop, 12 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Thunder Sunset Point–Double Oak Lake, 7 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 40 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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