Sunset hikes near Packer Corner, 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. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. West Road 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 9.1 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

4. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

6. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

7. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

8. County Road & Vernal Pool 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

9. Fridge & Vernal Pool 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. Pocumtuck Rock & Fridge 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 96 min of walking

11. Fridge 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Plains Road Loop 13 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking