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. Simon Hill Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Jacobs Pond 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Rooster Rock–Heron Pond, 6 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 182 min of walking

4. Bigelow Boulder–Heron Pond, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 182 min of walking

5. Woodpecker Pond–Holly Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

6. Prospect Hill–Holly Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 66 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Holly Pond & Cow Pond 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Cow Pond & Bird Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Heron Pond–Boundary Pond, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

10. Boundary Pond–Picture Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

11. Higgins-MacAllister Loop Trail & Litchfield 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 car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Bates Lane Trail & Litchfield Trail via Carl Pipes Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint