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. Highway Trail/Future Atlantic Circuit Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. White Island Pond–Glen Charlie Pond, 5 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. Besse Bog Reservoir–Three Cornered Pond, 5 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Glen Charlie Pond–Besse Bog Reservoir, 6 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:21 PM

   1. Be there6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Sandy Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

6. Priscilla Road 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:21 PM

   1. Be there6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Cobb Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 243 min of walking

9. Dicks Pond & Sand Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Sand Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Crooked Pond–Torrey Pond Road, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Little Five Mile–Abner Pond, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint