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. Spectacle Pond–Triangle Pond, 16 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Telegraph Hill–Spectacle Pond, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 78 min of walking

3. North Ridge & Town Line 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Endless Wire–Home From The Forest, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walking

5. Jefferson Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 178 min of walking

6. Lawrence Pond–The Lookout, 12 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

7. Powerlines–Shout, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 134 min of walking

8. Sam Nye's Mountain–Sandwich Beach, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

9. Sandwich Beach–Clutch, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 82 min of walking

10. For Whom the Bell Tolls–Holy Rollers, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 93 min of walking

11. Peters Pond at Oakcrest Cove Beach–Marist Street, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mingo Conservation Area–Johns Pond Park, 6 groves 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 124 min of walking