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. Blackmore Pond 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marion Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Hathaway Pond–Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged), 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged) & Trail Easement 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Tinkham Hill 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Wildlands Trust - Great Neck Conservation Area–Wankinco Neck, 4 summits 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Wankinco Neck–Wildlands Trust - Great Neck Conservation Area, 3 beaches 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

8. Tihonet Pond–East Head Pond, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Harlow Brook Reservoir via South Line Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

10. Little Long Pond–Harlow Brook Reservoir, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Red Trail 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Pico Beach & Red Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint