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. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 2.7 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

2. Forge Pond–Access Road Connector, 3 sights 2.9 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

3. Long Pond & Halfway Pond via Three Corners Pond 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

4. Dawn's Light–Foothills Preserve Path Loop, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 137 min of walking

5. Long Island Pond–Cleft Rock DH, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Access Road Connector–Back Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 110 min of walking

7. 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

8. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Beaver Dam Pond–Dawn's Light, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. 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

11. Priscilla Road 2.4 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 1.7 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