Sunset hikes near Keene, nh

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. Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 97 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 134 min of walking

3. Ball Hill–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 151 min of walking

5. Royalston Falls–Falls Road (Tully Trail) Viewpoint, 8 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 275 min of walking

6. Old M & M Trail 14.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

7. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

8. NET/M&M Trail (white) 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Tully Trail 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 93 min of walking

10. Blue dot 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

11. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 15.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

12. Garnet Rock–Notch Mountain Trail (Red), 3 sights 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 110 min of walking