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.
This week’s evenings
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County Road & Vernal Pool 1.2 mi away
Leave by 5:25 PM
- Leave trailhead5:25 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking
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Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 1.6 mi away
Leave by 5:29 PM
- Leave trailhead5:29 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking
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Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking
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Vernal Pool 2.3 mi away
Leave by 5:37 PM
- Leave trailhead5:37 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 97 min of walking
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Fridge 2 mi away
Leave by 5:43 PM
- Leave trailhead5:43 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 93 min of walking
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Bartlett Road 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Green Pond & Beach Road via Bartlett Road 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking
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Plains Road Loop 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking
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Wills Hill & Lake Pleasant via Plains Road 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Pleasant via Bartlett Road 1.7 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Hope Street 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Plain Road Branch 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walking