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 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 2.6 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. Beaver Dam Pond–Dawn's Light, 5 sights 2.7 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

4. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 4 sights 2.7 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

5. Three Corners Pond Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 274 min of walking

6. Cleft Rock DH–Evacuation Route, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 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 · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

7. Sandplain Stroll Viewpoint–Cleft Rock DH, 6 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

8. Access Road Connector–Dawn's Light Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Pine Hills–Function Of Mind, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. East Line Road 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 246 min of walking

12. Priscilla Road 3.4 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