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. Rico Trail Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Big Bearhole Pond–Middle Pond Loop, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walking

3. Le Baron Hill–Bearhole Road, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 94 min of walking

4. Clayton Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Assawompset Pond & Lakeside Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Hall Street via Maple Street 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 191 min of walking

7. Black Brook Conservation Area & Hall Street via Maple Street 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Woods Pond 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

9. Savery Pond 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Mount Carmel 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

11. Upper Reservoir & Lower Reservoir Loop 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

12. Stump Brook Wildlife Sanctuary & Lower Reservoir via Indian Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 156 min of walking