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 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Great Sandy Bottom Pond–Little Sandy Bottom Pond, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

4. Gorham Mill Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Stump Brook Wildlife Sanctuary & Lower Reservoir via Indian Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 156 min of walking

6. Upper Reservoir & Lower Reservoir via Indian Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wildlands Trust - Tucker Preserve–Indian Head River, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walking

8. Indian Head Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

9. Town Land 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

10. Herring Brook via Harry and Mary Todd Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

11. South River Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. The Eliminator 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint