Sunset hikes near Readsboro, 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.

2 of 12 spots

Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 6.5 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
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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
Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 6.2 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
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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
Avery's Camp–Druid Ridge, 5 sights 9.2 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
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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
Avery's Camp–Bridge Road, 8 sights 9.2 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
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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
Goatherd Rock–Bog Trail, 7 sights 13.8 mi away

Leave by 6:07 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car8:33 PM
5. Dark7:52 PM
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Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 111 min of walking
Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 11.9 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 12.1 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
Best color fades by ~

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
Farmstead Trail–La Belle Road Loop, 3 sights 12.5 mi away

Leave by 6:26 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car8:07 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~

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

1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 66 min of walking
Bog Trail–Notch Trail, 5 sights 13.8 mi away

Leave by 6:55 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
2. Sunset7:23 PM
3. Head back7:38 PM
4. At your car7:43 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
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Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 8 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Hunt Road 13.8 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
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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
Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 14.6 mi away

Leave by 5:36 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
2. Sunset7:22 PM
3. Head back7:37 PM
4. At your car8:44 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking
Beaver Brook Trail–Fern Glade Trail, 3 sights 17 mi away

Leave by 5:49 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
2. Sunset7:22 PM
3. Head back7:37 PM
4. At your car8:46 PM
5. Dark7:51 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 141 min of walking

Sunset hikes near Readsboro, vt

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