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. Zemko Pond 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Deep River Reservoir 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Red Cedar Lake 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

4. Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Post Hill & Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 401 min of walking

6. Urbanik Pond 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Air Line State Park Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Crouch Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Lake Hayward 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Long Hill 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 29 min of walking

11. Williams Pond & Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 225 min of walking

12. Chapel Hill & Barnes Reservoir 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint