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. Poplar Hill–Dino Rock, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 17 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 25 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 153 min of walking

4. Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Stevens Pond & Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Wedgewood Trail & Wood Hill Trail via Helen's Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 92 min of walking

7. Old Wood Hill Road–Wedgewood Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Lake Cochichewick–Half Mile Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.6 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

9. Osgood Hill–Lake Cochichewick, 4 sights 6.6 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

10. Barker Road 6.7 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

11. Bald Hill Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. Old Wood Hill Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking