Sunset hikes near West Swanzey, 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 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

2. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 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 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Royalston Falls–Falls Road (Tully Trail) Viewpoint, 8 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 275 min of walking

6. Old M & M Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

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

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

7. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Garnet Rock–Notch Mountain Trail (Red), 3 sights 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Notch Mountain Trail (Red) & Parker Camp Road via Richardson Trail (Yellow) 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Spooner Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 12.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Stratton Mountain–West View, 5 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Hobo Falls–Table Rock, 4 sights 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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