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. Bald Hill Trail–Haggetts Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 118 min of walking

2. Bald Hill Trail & Wood Hill Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 89 min of walking

3. Bay Circuit Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Bay Circuit Trail–Black Birch Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Merrimack River Viewpoint–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 101 min of walking

6. Stevens Pond & Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Lake Cochichewick–Half Mile Hill Trail, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Osgood Hill–Lake Cochichewick, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Weir Hill–Lake Cochichewick Loop, 7 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

12. Stevens Pond via Stevens Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 38 min of walking