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 M & M Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

2. Old M & M Trail–Parker Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 134 min of walking

3. Ball Hill & Old M & M Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 97 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Tully Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Royalston Falls–Ball Hill, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 254 min of walking

7. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 151 min of walking

8. NET/M&M Trail (white) 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

10. Mount Grace–West View, 3 summits 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Stratton Mountain–West View, 5 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Cross Road & Foster Road via Moss Brook Road 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 270 min of walking