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. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

2. West Throne Hill Conservation Land–Lawrence Land, 4 groves 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 8 min of walking

3. The Throne–West Throne Hill Conservation Land, 4 groves 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 8 min of walking

4. Lawrence Land & Archie Pond via Old Turnpike Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 120 min of walking

5. Heading North & h2w 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Old Turnpike Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Dow Parcel 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 64 min of walking

8. Mayflower Ridge Trail via Beaver Trail (maintenance needed) 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Old Tote Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Wright-Nashua River Lot–City of Nashua Land, 3 groves 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Pepperell Pond & Groton School Pond via Nashua River Rail Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 109 min of walking

12. Old Limestone Quarry via Nashua River Rail Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking