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. Split Rock–Asylum Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

2. Asylum Trail–White Trail (Sidewinder), 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 52 min of walking

3. Inman Pond–Asylum Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Chestnut Hill–Split Rock, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Cormier - Meadow Brook Link 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Albee Trail & Homestead Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Rice City Pond–Billy Goat Loop, 7 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 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 · 210 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Billy Goat–Greenway Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 38 min of walking

9. Goat Hill–Greenway Trail, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Magenta Trail 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 103 min of walking

11. George Hill & Orange Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Southern New England Railway via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 6.4 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