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. Cranberry Bog–CQT, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 2:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 428 min of walking

2. Good Friday–High Road, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walking

3. Lower Packard Goose–Overlook, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 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 — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Day Pond State Park Beach–Cranberry Bog, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 411 min of walking

5. Day Pond–Day Pond State Park Beach, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 226 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Pine Brook Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 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 · 260 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Montes Pond–Field View, 7 sights 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. The Tubes 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lunch Lady Land–Noises, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. North Mulford Road 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. River Road & Salmon River Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 160 min of walking