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

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Ford's Folly Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Lake Boon–White Pond, 4 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

4. Puffer Pond–Rice Tavern Foundation, 8 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Duck Pond–Cricket Pond, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

7. White Pond–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Off Powder Mill Road Land–White Pond, 5 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Cricket Pond–Duck Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Nupp'se Pond–First Boundary Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 79 min of walking

11. Flagg Hill–Green, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 129 min of walking

12. Ford's Folly Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking