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. West View via NET/M&M Trail (white) 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 347 min of walking

2. Flagg Road 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Erving State Forest Beach–Cross Road, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Cross Road & Mountain Road via Moss Brook Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 29 min of walking

5. Hobo Falls–Table Rock, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 214 min of walking

6. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Sears Road & Thompson Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 252 min of walking

8. Bear Mountain & Sears Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 247 min of walking

9. Spooner Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Stratton Mountain–West View, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Great Swamp Road–Mountain Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. Pinnacle Road & Swamp Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 41 min of walking