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. Lower Pond & Dr. Poore's Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

2. Georgetown-Byfield Rail Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Four-mile Pond via Marsh Trail 0 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

4. Wildcat Ledge & Wildcat Ledge Overlook via Marsh Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

5. Long Marsh Elevated Boardwalk–Wildcat Ledge, 5 sights 0.7 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

6. Linden Trail & Twisted Lamb Trail 0.7 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

7. Beaver Stalagmites & Eastside via BCT 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

8. Marsh Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

9. Spofford Pond–Long Marsh Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

10. Coolidge-Dorman woods & Maddock Trail 2.3 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. Bütman Pond 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 77 min of walking

12. Beaver Stalagmites 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking