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. Post Hill & Grayville Falls via Air Line State Park Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 370 min of walking

2. Mill Site Path via Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 3.3 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

3. River Road & Salmon River Trail 1.3 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

4. Good Friday–High Road, 5 sights 1.3 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

5. Lower Packard Goose–Overlook, 5 sights 1.3 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

6. Cranberry Bog–CQT, 5 sights 1.3 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

7. Day Pond–Day Pond State Park Beach, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Day Pond State Park Beach–Day Pond, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

9. Grayville Falls & Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 218 min of walking

10. Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 202 min of walking

11. Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 138 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walking