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. Bay Circuit Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Gorham Mill Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Little Sandy Bottom Pond & Bay Circuit Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Great Sandy Bottom Pond–Little Sandy Bottom Pond, 3 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Indian Head Pond–Maquan Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Oldham Pond & Indian Head Pond 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

7. Wampatuck Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

8. Herring Brook via Harry and Mary Todd Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

9. Town Land 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

10. Upper Reservoir & Lower Reservoir Loop 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:00 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Pratts Pond & Indian Pond 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 108 min of walking

12. Indian Pond & Power Lines 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead