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. Cricket Hill Road via Hen Hawk Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking

3. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

4. Barrus Road 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walking

5. Mountain Street Reservoir & Grass Hill Road 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 145 min of walking

6. Grass Hill & Grass Hill Road 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 83 min of walking

7. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

8. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

9. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

10. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

11. Reservoir Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 144 min of walking

12. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking