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. Crosswinds Trail–Pilgrim Loop, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 201 min of walking

2. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Crosswinds Trail–Dunham Road, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 186 min of walking

4. Crane Brook Bog Reservoir–Halfway Pond Road, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 101 min of walking

5. East Head Bog Reservoir–Jessup Road, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 108 min of walking

6. Dunham Road–Sabbatia Road, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 100 min of walking

7. Three Cornered Pond & East Line Road 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Abner Pond & East Line Road 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Harlow Brook Reservoir–Abner Pond, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

10. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

11. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Whipple Reservoir–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 64 min of walking