Sunset hikes near South Shaftsbury, 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 28.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Avery's Camp–Druid Ridge, 5 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Avery's Camp–Bridge Road, 8 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 109 min of walking

4. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 27.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 4 sights 34.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

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

6. Goatherd Rock–Goatherd's Quest, 4 sights 34.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 32.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 32.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Farmstead Trail–La Belle Road Loop, 3 sights 33.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Bog Trail–Notch Trail, 4 sights 34.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Hunt Road 33.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 36.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking