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 0.2 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. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 2.5 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

3. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 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 · 420 ft climb · 327 min of walking

4. Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 2.5 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

5. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 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

6. Schmidt Trail 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

7. Old Douglas Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 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 · 170 ft climb · 108 min of walking

8. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 3.3 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

9. Chamberlain Pond via Grand Trunk Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 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. Chamberlain Pond via Grand Trunk Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. Wallum Lake–Tri-State Marker Loop Trail, 3 sights 3.4 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.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Grassy Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 344 min of walking