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 0.3 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. Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 211 min of walking

3. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 1.5 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. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 1.8 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

5. Schmidt Trail 1.8 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. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 2.2 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

7. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 2.7 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

8. Chamberlain Pond 2.7 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. Old Douglas Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 117 min of walking

11. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 3 groves 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 111 min of walking