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. Mill Pond via Polly Ann Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 269 min of walking

2. Mill Pond via Polly Ann Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 265 min of walking

3. Polly Ann Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

4. Oxford Lake via Polly Ann Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 186 min of walking

5. Pedro Yellow Sunset Point–Lockwood Lake, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 79 min of walking

6. Indian Lake–Buhl Lake, 9 lakes 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 78 min of walking

7. Buhl Lake–East Graham Lake, 6 lakes 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Adams Lake–Mill Pond, 4 lakes 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

9. New Bald Mountain–East Graham Lake, 7 lakes 8.8 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

10. Prince Lake–West Graham Lake, 9 lakes 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walking

11. West Graham Lake–East Graham Lake, 6 lakes 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

12. Mill Pond–Dorn Lake, 3 lakes 8.9 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 · 32 min of walking