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. Bishops Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 48 min of walking

2. Bishops Pond via Plank Walk 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Upper Guilford Lake–Goat Hill Road, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lower Guilford Lake–Upper Guilford Lake, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. White Cross Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Green Trail–New England Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Meyerhuber Pond–Upper Guilford Lake, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 77 min of walking

8. Broomstick Ledges–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 cliffs 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Goulds Pond–Fire Pool, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 56 min of walking

11. Fire Pool & Lost Pond 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 73 min of walking

12. Fire Pond–Lost Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking