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. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Avery's Camp–Druid Ridge, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 143 min of walking

3. Avery's Camp–Bridge Road, 8 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 109 min of walking

4. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 115 min of walking

5. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

6. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. Farmstead Trail–La Belle Road Loop, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 66 min of walking

8. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

9. Beaver Brook Trail–Fern Glade Trail, 3 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 141 min of walking

10. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking

11. Ford Road 9.6 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. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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