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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Little Burnt Pond 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  10. Otis Beach 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  11. Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walking