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. Ledge view–Ames Pond, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Mt. Mineral Road & NET Trail (white) 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ames Pond–N. Macedonia Rd., 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 315 min of walking

4. N. Macedonia Rd. & NET Trail (white) 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Dry Hill–Fiske Pond, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 292 min of walking

6. Lynn's Falls–Ruggles Pond, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 262 min of walking

7. Tyler Pond–Fiske Pond Conservation Area Beach, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 85 min of walking

8. Dry Hill Sunset Point–Fiske Pond, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Fiske Pond–Fiske Pond Conservation Area Beach, 3 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Whales Head–Lynn's Falls, 9 beaches 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 268 min of walking

11. Humphry Preserve via NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint