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. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 171 min of walking

2. Reservoir No. 4 & Hatchet Pond 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Hatchet Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 112 min of walking

4. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 110 min of walking

5. Pole Bridge Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

6. Hatchet Pond–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

7. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 7 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 118 min of walking

8. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond, 6 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 123 min of walking

9. Potter Pond via Pole Bridge Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

11. Ragged Hill Pond 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walking

12. Daven Hill 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking