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. Boston Post Road Pond 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Woods Road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Oak, 5' diameter 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

4. Jimmy's Pond 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Whippoorwill Pond & Jimmy's Pond 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

6. Old Boggy Hole Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. Norwich Pond via Balanced Rock Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Keeny Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 36 min of walking

9. Lands End–Rocky Neck State Park Viewpoint, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Barbizon Oak 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

11. Rogers Lake 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walking

12. Rocky Neck State Beach & Rocky Neck State Park Beach 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

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