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. Bay Circuit Trail & Stinger 1.6 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

2. Moon Hill via Hood Pond Hoofit 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 171 min of walking

3. Blueberry Hill–"G" Spot, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 78 min of walking

4. Hood Pond Hoofit 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 148 min of walking

5. Willowdale Road West 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Chair 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 87 min of walking

7. Green Gate via Gravelly Brook Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Found 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Four-mile Pond via Marsh Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Beaver Stalagmites 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. BCT 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Coolidge-Dorman woods & Maddock Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking