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. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. Nupp'se Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Jethro Trail & Tower Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Nobscot Hill–Falling Rock Ridge, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 42 min of walking

6. Nupp'se Pond–First Boundary Pond, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Gospel Hill–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

8. Lake Boon–White Pond, 4 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

9. Puffer Pond–Rice Tavern Foundation, 8 lakes 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 car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Duck Pond–Cricket Pond, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

11. White Pond–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 159 min of walking

12. Off Powder Mill Road Land–White Pond, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 214 min of walking