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. Crooked Pond via Moraine Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Spectacle Pond via Moraine Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Mt. Zig–Camp Edwards Main Gate, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 150 min of walking

4. Jenkins Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 144 min of walking

5. Pine Hill–Camp Edwards Main Gate, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Moraine Trail Loop 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Long Pond via Moraine Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Deer Horn Hill–Mt. Zig, 4 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Wings Pond–Shining Sea Bikeway Viewpoint, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

10. Beebe Woods–Shining Sea Bikeway Viewpoint, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Randall Pond 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Abandoned Trail–Blue Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 65 min of walking