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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Crosswinds Trail–Dunham Road, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. East Head Pond–Gunners Exchange Pond, 7 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Gunners Exchange Pond–Crooked Pond, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 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

7. Crane Brook Bog Reservoir–Halfway Pond Road, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. East Head Bog Reservoir–Jessup Road, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Dunham Road–Sabbatia Road, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Wayont Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Howland Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Great South Pond–Three Cornered Pond, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint