Sunset hikes near North Bennington, vt

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. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 29.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 28.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 115 min of walking

3. Goatherd Rock–Bog Trail, 7 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 111 min of walking

4. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 33.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

5. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 33.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

6. Farmstead Trail–La Belle Road Loop, 3 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Bog Trail–Notch Trail, 5 sights 33.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Avery's Camp–Bridge Road, 8 sights 31.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 109 min of walking

9. Avery's Camp–Druid Ridge, 5 sights 31.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 143 min of walking

10. Hunt Road 34.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 37.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

12. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 35.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking