Sunset hikes near Waldo, 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. USFS 626 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pinhoti Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Rendalia Motorway 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Scott Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Shocco Lake 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 18 min of walking

6. Forest Service Road 612–Forest Service Road, 3 sights 9.1 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

7. Forest Service Road 604–Forest Service Road 612, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

8. County Road 662A 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 125 min of walking

9. Forest Service Road & Lost Motorway 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. County Road 662A & Skyway Motorway 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 136 min of walking

11. Forest Service Road 604H 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 38 min of walking

12. White Gap 14.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking