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. Pattaconk Reservoir–Filley Road, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 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

2. Long Hill 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Buckle Shop Pond–Gulf Quarry Road, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Chapman Pond 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 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

5. Pratt Read Reservoir & Cedar Swamp Road via Pine Ledge Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 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.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 145 min of walking

6. CCC Firepool & Pine Ledge Road 3.4 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

7. Pine Ledge–CCC Firepool, 3 cliffs 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 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 · 280 ft climb · 58 min of walking

8. Cranberry Pond & Hoop Pole Hill Road via Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 112 min of walking

9. Deuses Pond 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 36 min of walking

10. Waterhouse Pond 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Buckle Shop Pond & Gulf Quarry Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 119 min of walking