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. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Crosswinds Trail–Dunham Road, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Crosswinds Trail–Pilgrim Loop, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Crane Brook Bog Reservoir–Halfway Pond Road, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. East Head Pond–Gunners Exchange Pond, 7 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 148 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Gunners Exchange Pond–Crooked Pond, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Crooked Pond–Dunham Road, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car6:58 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 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 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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