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. Air Line State Park Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

2. Jones Street Pond & Grayville Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 30 min of walking

3. Grayville Falls–Jones Street Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 129 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. River Road & Salmon River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

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

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Good Friday–High Road, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

6. Lower Packard Goose–Overlook, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

7. Cranberry Bog–CQT, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:55 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Day Pond State Park Beach–Day Pond, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

9. Day Pond–Day Pond State Park Beach, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. Comstock Bridge Connector (SRT) Viewpoint–Day Pond State Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Day Pond Brook Falls–Day Pond State Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Grayville Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking