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 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Bishops Pond via Blue square 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. New England Trail & Purple Rectangle 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

4. Upper Guilford Lake–Gracie, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 399 min of walking

5. Lower Guilford Lake–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 116 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 76 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. White Cross Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

10. Yellow 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

12. Fire Pool & Lost Pond 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 44 min of walking