Sunset hikes near Whipple, ri
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.
This week’s evenings
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Southern New England Trunkline Trail 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bowdish Reservoir–Wilbur Pond, 10 sights 6.2 mi away
Leave by 5:21 PM
- Leave trailhead5:21 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 135 min of walking
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Chestnut Hill–Split Rock, 5 sights 8.7 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 48 min of walking
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Leave by 3:41 PM
- Leave trailhead3:41 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car9:44 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 328 min of walking
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Leave by 3:42 PM
- Leave trailhead3:42 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car9:44 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 327 min of walking
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Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 8.8 mi away
Leave by 4:39 PM
- Leave trailhead4:39 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 211 min of walking
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Schmidt Trail 10.1 mi away
Be there by 6:28 PM
- Be there6:28 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 10.1 mi away
Leave by 6:00 PM
- Leave trailhead6:00 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking
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Midstate Trail 10.2 mi away
Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 39 min of walking
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Chamberlain Pond via Grand Trunk Trail 10.3 mi away
Leave by 5:52 PM
- Leave trailhead5:52 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:37 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 70 min of walking
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Chamberlain Pond via Grand Trunk Trail 10.3 mi away
Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 5:56 PM
- Leave trailhead5:56 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 57 min of walking