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 2.6 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. Tower Hill Lake & Butter Jones Road via Spuce Ledge Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 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 · 110 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. Parmelee Road & Tower Hill Road via Spuce Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

4. Kelsey Town Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 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 · 190 ft climb · 105 min of walking

5. Butter Jones Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 45 min of walking

6. Parmelee Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 262 min of walking

7. Horse Hill Woods Open Space Viewpoint 2.6 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

8. Messerschmidt Pond–Tower Hill Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 137 min of walking

9. Bushy Hill & Bushy Hill Pond 2.3 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

10. Bushy Hill Pond & Incarnation Center Viewpoint 2.3 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

11. Long Hill 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 191 min of walking

12. CCC Firepool & Pine Ledge Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 73 min of walking