Sunset hikes near Pownal, 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 24 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 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 24 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 4 sights 27.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 33 min of walking

4. Goatherd Rock–Goatherd's Quest Loop, 7 sights 27.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 80 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 26.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 4 sights 27.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 121 min of walking

7. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 27.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Avery's Camp–Bridge Road, 8 sights 25.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 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 25.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Bog Trail–Notch Trail, 4 sights 27.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 105 min of walking

11. Hunt Road 26.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

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

12. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 28 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

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