Sunset hikes near Troy, 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. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

2. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Ball Hill–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Old M & M Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 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 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Tully Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 177 min of walking

7. Royalston Falls–Ball Hill, 8 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. NET/M&M Trail (white) 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 37 min of walking

10. Homestead Lane 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. Homestead Lane–Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail, 3 sights 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 14.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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