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. Mill Site Path via Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 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 · 11 min of walking

2. Air Line State Park Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 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 · 11 min of walking

3. Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 2.5 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Post Hill & Grayville Falls via Air Line State Park Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car11:24 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 11:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 377 min of walking

5. Grayville Falls & Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Grayville Road Loop 0 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

8. Jones Street Pond & Grayville Road 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 · 170 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. Salmon River Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Crouch Road 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 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 · 11 min of walking