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. Old Limestone Quarry via Nashua River Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 65 min of walking

2. Wright-Nashua River Lot–City of Nashua Land, 3 groves 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 105 min of walking

3. Pepperell Pond & Groton School Pond via Nashua River Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 182 min of walking

4. Lovewell Pond–Frog Pond, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 104 min of walking

5. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Kibby Howe Connector & Kibby's Climb 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Wattles Pond & Casella Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 15 min of walking

8. Marsh Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

9. Big Tree Trail–Dan Smith Road, 8 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 97 min of walking

10. Big Tree Trail–Dan Smith Road, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Casella Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walking

12. Self Guided Nature Viewpoint–Ashcroft Trail, 12 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 74 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint