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 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. Air Line State Park Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Crouch Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Salmon River Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 192 min of walking

7. Grayville Falls & Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

9. Day Pond–Day Pond State Park Beach, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 196 min of walking

10. Day Pond State Park Beach–Air Line State Park Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 198 min of walking

11. Grayville Road & Judd Brook Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

12. Jones Street Pond via Grayville Road 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 44 min of walking