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 1.4 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. Forge Pond–Access Road Connector, 3 sights 2.3 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. Halfway Pond via East Line Road 2.3 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

4. 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

5. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 2.4 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

6. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 2.6 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

7. Three Corners Pond Road 2.9 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

8. East Line Road 2.9 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

9. Long Island Pond–Cleft Rock DH, 5 sights 2.9 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

10. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 4 sights 3 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

11. Clubhouse Trail–Don't Fear The Reaper, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 58 min of walking

12. Dawn's Light–Don't Fear The Reaper, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 75 min of walking