Sunset hikes near Phillipsdale, ri

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. Central Pond 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. James V. Turner Reservoir & Turner Reservoir Loop Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

3. Monument Rock–Muskrat Pond, 6 sights 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

4. Drown Cove & East Bay Bike Path 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Manchester Pond Reservoir & Luther's Reservoir 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 70 min of walking

6. Snapping Turtle Spring 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Blue Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. South Loop Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

9. Oak Hill 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Peck Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 100 Acre Cove & Prince's Pond 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Brickyard Pond via East Bay Bike Path 8 mi away

    Be there by 6:28 PM

    1. Be there6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead