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 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. Reservoir Number Five–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 147 min of walking

3. Grassy Pond & Streeter Trail via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 83 min of walking

4. Kingsbury Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 83 min of walking

5. Dudley Pond & Douglas State Forest Beach via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Dudley Pond via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 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

8. Schmidt Trail 5.2 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

9. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 5.5 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. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 5.5 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

11. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 3 groves 5.5 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

12. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 5.5 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