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. Star Lake & Tower Hill Road via Spuce Ledge Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Parmelee Road via Spuce Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Tower Hill Lake Loop via Spuce Ledge Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

4. Horse Hill Woods Open Space Viewpoint 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 188 min of walking

5. Horse Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 65 min of walking

6. Messerschmidt Pond & Horse Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 106 min of walking

7. Bushy Hill & Bushy Hill Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 109 min of walking

8. Bushy Hill Pond & Incarnation Center Viewpoint 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Shailer Pond via Pine Ledge Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 61 min of walking

10. Cranberry Pond & Hoop Pole Hill Road via Pine Ledge Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Pine Ledge Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Pratt Read Reservoir via Pine Ledge Road 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 93 min of walking