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. Maiden Hill 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. Mount Hayman via Barker Road 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Barker Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. The Pearl Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 56 min of walking

5. Carter Hill & Highland Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walking

6. Lake Cochichewick–Half Mile Hill Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Osgood Hill–Lake Cochichewick, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Stevens Pond via Stevens Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

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

9. Weir Hill–Lake Cochichewick Loop, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Hovey's Pond 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

11. Margaret's Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond Loop, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Bay Circuit Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking