Sunset hikes near Rockwood, 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. Royalston Falls–Ball Hill, 8 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 254 min of walking

2. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

3. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 134 min of walking

4. Old M & M Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

5. Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 97 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Ball Hill & Old M & M Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Homestead Lane–Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 153 min of walking

8. Homestead Lane 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

9. Tully Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 151 min of walking

11. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

12. Spooner Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 65 min of walking