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. Southern New England Railway via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 306 min of walking

2. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

4. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 164 min of walking

5. Chamberlain Pond 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 328 min of walking

7. Schmidt Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Old Douglas Road 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Beaver Pond 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:28 PM

    1. Be there6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. 200 Sportsmen Club 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:28 PM

    1. Be there6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Bare Hill 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:28 PM

    1. Be there6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead