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.
This week’s evenings
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Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 0.5 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:55 PM
- Dark8:42 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 0.8 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:08 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 98 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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1792 Trail–Adams Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away
Leave by 7:41 PM
- Leave trailhead7:41 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:42 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Davis Mine Loop–Dead Moose Trail Loop, 3 sights 0.8 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:42 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 31 min of walking
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Hawks Brook Trial & MST via Sugar Run 6.6 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Hawks Brook Trial & MST via East Road 6.9 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 6.5 mi away
Leave by 7:14 PM
- Leave trailhead7:14 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:54 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking
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Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Wine Tree 6 mi away
Leave by 7:36 PM
- Leave trailhead7:36 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:31 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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E. Stranged Moose & Wine Tree 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:09 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 112 min of walking
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Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 8.5 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset8:09 PM
- Head back8:24 PM
- At your car9:31 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking
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Hunt Road 8.9 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:41 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking