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 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 car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

2. Horse Hill Woods Open Space Viewpoint 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 184 min of walking

3. Parmelee Road via Spuce Ledge Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. CCC Firepool & Pine Ledge Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Shailer Pond via Pine Ledge Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 65 min of walking

6. Cranberry Pond & Hoop Pole Hill Road via Pine Ledge Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Pine Ledge Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

9. Tower Hill Lake Loop via Spuce Ledge Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. Messerschmidt Pond & Horse Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 48 min of walking

11. Pine Ledge–CCC Firepool, 3 cliffs 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 54 min of walking

12. Bushy Hill & Bushy Hill Pond 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 113 min of walking