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 2.9 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. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 11 min of walking

3. Three Corners Pond Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 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 · 180 ft climb · 162 min of walking

4. Crooked Pond–Torrey Pond Road, 3 sights 3.4 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

5. Forge Pond–Access Road Connector, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 122 min of walking

6. Access Road Connector–Pine Hills Powerlines Alternate, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 131 min of walking

7. Tarkiln Hill & Sandy Pond via Sandy Pond Road 3.3 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

8. Elbow Pond & Foundry Pond via Elbow Pond Road 2.8 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

9. Black Pond & Abandoned Trail 3.3 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

10. East Line Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 137 min of walking

11. Priscilla Road 1.7 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

12. Cobb Road 1.1 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