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 1 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. Air Line State Park Trail 2.8 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

3. Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 3.2 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. Crouch Road 3.4 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

6. River Road & Salmon River Trail 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

7. Good Friday–High Road, 5 sights 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

8. Lower Packard Goose–Overlook, 5 sights 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

9. Cranberry Bog–CQT, 5 sights 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

10. Grayville Falls & Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 1.1 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

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

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 1.3 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