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. Black Pond Loop via Sorenti Avenue 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Three Corners Pond Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 195 min of walking

3. Tarkiln Hill & Sandy Pond via Sandy Pond Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 258 min of walking

4. Elbow Pond & Foundry Pond via Elbow Pond Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Great Herring Pond & Foundry Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Black Pond & Abandoned Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. East Line Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 170 min of walking

8. Priscilla Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

9. Cobb Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 296 min of walking

10. Bloody Pond CA Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bloody Pond CA Trail via Energetic Sauce 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

12. Abandoned Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking