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. New England Viewpoint & New England Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 413 min of walking

2. Pyramid Rock–Glacial Erratic, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:22 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 372 min of walking

3. Dinosaur Rock Loop 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Indian Cave Loop 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Bishops Pond 2.8 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

6. Bishops Pond via Blue square 2.8 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

7. Glacial Erratic–Dave Houston Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 81 min of walking

8. New England Trail & Whitney Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Upper Guilford Lake–Gracie, 4 sights 2 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

10. Neck River Uplands Viewpoint 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Whitney Pond–Cream Pot Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car11:07 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 342 min of walking

12. Lower Guilford Lake–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 lakes 1.6 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