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. Oyster Pond–Job's Neck Pond, 5 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Job's Neck Pond–Crackatuxet Cove, 3 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

3. Norton Point Beach–Crackatuxet Cove, 3 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Crackatuxet Cove & South Beach 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Long Cove Pond–Watcha Pond, 5 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Booming Ben Trail–Fire Road C, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

7. Aviator–Ben Luce Path - Fire Road 7, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Dr. Fisher Road–Fire Road A, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Fire Road 12 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Pennywise Path Loop 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

11. Dr. Fisher Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Middle Line w/ detour & Pennywise Path Loop 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint