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. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 26 min of walking

2. Sessions Meadow Marsh & Stickney Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 60 min of walking

3. Stickney Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking

4. Wells Brook Dam & Stickney Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 92 min of walking

6. Reservoir No. 4–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 97 min of walking

7. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

8. Hatchet Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 7 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond, 6 lakes 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lower Breakneck Hill Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walking

12. Breakneck Hill Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 111 min of walking