Sunset hikes near Walpole, 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 23.9 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

2. Blue dot 24.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 23.9 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

4. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 24.9 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

5. Garnet Rock–Notch Mountain Trail (Red), 3 sights 25.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 110 min of walking

6. Notch Mountain Trail (Red) & Parker Camp Road via Richardson Trail (Yellow) 25.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 163 min of walking

7. West Road 25.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Old M & M Trail 26.1 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

9. Ball Hill & Old M & M Trail 26.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 26.4 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

11. Spooner Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 27.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:50 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Hobo Falls–Table Rock, 4 sights 27.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 235 min of walking