Sunset hikes

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. Holly Road 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 53 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

  3. County Road 99 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Pinhoti Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  5. Prater Road 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

  6. Duck Cove Drive 8.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. County Road 66 18.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  8. Tuscaloosa Road 19.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  9. Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 86 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint