Sunset hikes near Richmond, nh

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. Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

2. Ball Hill–Richards Reservoir, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 96 min of walking

3. Tully Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 167 min of walking

4. NET/M&M Trail (white) 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

6. Washbowl Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

7. Sportsman Pond–Fish Rock Road, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 53 min of walking

8. Hobo Falls–Table Rock, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 188 min of walking

9. Flagg Road 9.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. NET/M&M Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Cross Road & Foster Road via Moss Brook Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 270 min of walking

12. Stratton Mountain–East View Loop, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:48 PM

    1. Be there7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Dark8:40 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead