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. Tommys Lake via Polly Ann Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Voorheis Lake–Lake Sixteen, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Oxford Lake–Duck Lake, 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 215 min of walking

4. Bailey Lake & Scripter Park Beach 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. East Graham Lake–Adams Lake, 14 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

6. New Bald Mountain–East Graham Lake, 7 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Bunny Run Lake–East Graham Lake, 6 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

8. Indian Lake–Prince Lake, 7 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 114 min of walking

9. Chamberlain Lake–Shoe Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Heron Hollow Pond & Bullfrog Bog 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 174 min of walking

11. Paint Creek–Lower Trout Lake, 4 lakes 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 103 min of walking

12. Lower Trout Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking