Sunset hikes near Little Rest, ma

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. Forest Avenue 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Vinica Pond 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Mt. Waddaquaduck Viewpoint–Path Continues, 4 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Path Continues–MBO Road, 4 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

5. Mount Pisgah 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

6. Woodman Pond–Dean Pond, 3 lakes 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Wells Brook Dam & South Wales Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 23 min of walking

8. Town Line Loop via Field Loop Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 97 min of walking

9. North Street 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 41 min of walking

10. Path Continues 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Path Continues 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cranberry Pond & Path Continues 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking