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. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

4. Poor Farm Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 103 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Old Stage Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

6. Lamb City Pond & Old Stage Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Newton Reservoir via Old Stage Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 106 min of walking

8. Narrow Lane 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 96 min of walking

12. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 97 min of walking