Sunset hikes near Lower Beddington, 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.

1. Lead Mountain & Bear Pond Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Bog Brook Flowage 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 101 min of walking

3. Mic-Mac Pond Loop 7.9 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. Spring Hole Pond 8.3 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

5. West Pike Brook Pond 8.3 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

6. Horseshoe Pond 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Unnamed 16 Road 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

8. Oak Pond 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Old Route 9 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

10. Unnamed 10 Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 73-22-0 Road 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walking

12. Allen Pond & Allen Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking