Sunset hikes near Great Pond, me

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. 01-16-0 Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  2. Horseback Road 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  3. Bald Bluff Trail 8.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Old Route 9 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  6. Old County Road 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  7. Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1200 ft climb · 180 min of walking

  8. Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 113 min of walking

  10. Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 113 min of walking

  11. 73-22-0 Road 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking