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. Sagamore Hill & Willow Hill Loop 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Willow Hill 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Turkey Hill 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

4. Dow Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 23 min of walking

5. Moon Hill & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. Bay Circuit Trail & Stinger 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 182 min of walking

7. Bay Circuit Trail–Randall's Crossing, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 32 min of walking

8. Bay Circuit Trail–Root Canal, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Round Pond–Coy Pond, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Blueberry Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 66 min of walking

11. Fort Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

12. Scilly's Hill & Discover Hamilton Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 106 min of walking