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. Long Pond & Halfway Pond via Three Corners Pond Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Crooked Pond–Torrey Pond Road, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 161 min of walking

3. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Halfway Pond via East Line Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Three Corners Pond Road via East Line Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Three Corners Pond Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 88 min of walking

7. Three Cornered Pond via East Line Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 88 min of walking

8. 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

9. 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

10. Priscilla Road 0.8 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

11. Cobb Road 0 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

12. White Island Pond–Halfway Pond, 6 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 73 min of walking