Sunset hikes near Marlborough, 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. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

2. Ball Hill–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

4. Old M & M Trail 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

5. Royalston Falls–Ball Hill, 8 sights 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 254 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

8. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. NET/M&M Trail (white) 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

10. Homestead Lane–Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail, 3 sights 15.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 153 min of walking

11. Homestead Lane 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

12. Tully Trail 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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