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 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 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 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 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 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 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 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Schmidt Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 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 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Chamberlain Pond 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 3 groves 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

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

12. Old Douglas Road 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead