Sunset hikes

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. Hanover Reservoir 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sugar Notch Trails: Ridgetop Viewpoint–Sugar Notch Trail Spur, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Sugar Notch Trail Spur & Sugar Notch Trails: Ridgetop Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 66 min of walking

4. Township Highway 433 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 21 min of walking

5. Heslop Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walking

6. Old Back Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Solomon Gap via Penobscot Lane 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. State Game Lands Number 187 Sunset Point Loop via D&L Trail 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. D&L Trail 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Crystal Lake & Fountain Lake via D&L Trail 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Fountain Lake via D&L Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car10:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 317 min of walking

12. Jersey Road 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 28 min of walking