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. Cochran Sanctuary–Rabbit Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. Bay Circuit Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

3. Elephant Rock Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 60 min of walking

4. Margaret's Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond Loop, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. Pine Hole Pond–Graham Trail Loop, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

6. Holt Hill–Graham Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

7. Bald Hill Trail–Haggetts Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 118 min of walking

8. Bald Hill Trail & Wood Hill Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Old Prospect Road & Old Stiles Street 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 15 min of walking

10. Rattlesnake Hill via Sunset Rock Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

11. Bay Circuit Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. North Loop 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking