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. Quarry Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Little Dome–J Wall, 5 cliffs 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. J Wall–K Wall, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 91 min of walking

4. Houghton's Pond–M Wall, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 95 min of walking

5. M Wall–Hillside Pond, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 124 min of walking

6. Q Wall–Hillside Pond, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 100 min of walking

7. Buck Hill Path–Crags Foot Path, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 145 min of walking

8. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 143 min of walking

9. Boyce Hill–Buck Hill, 3 summits 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 134 min of walking

10. Skyline Viewpoint–Kayla's Pond, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Quarries Foot Path 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Saint Moritz Pond–Kayla's Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint