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. Schmidt Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car11:41 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 414 min of walking

3. Southern New England Railway via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 306 min of walking

4. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 243 min of walking

5. Midstate Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Chamberlain Pond 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Old Douglas Road 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bare Hill 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 200 Sportsmen Club 3.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. 200 Sportsmen Club & Beaver Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint