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 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

2. Long Island Pond–Cleft Rock DH, 5 sights 3.4 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. Three Corners Pond Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 295 min of walking

6. East Line Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 267 min of walking

7. Cobb Road 3.4 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

8. Bloody Pond CA Trail via Energetic Sauce 1.8 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

9. Bloody Pond CA Trail 2.1 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

10. Foothills Preserve Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 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 walking

11. Dawn's Light & Ultimate Vibrations 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Around Landers 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

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