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. Jewett Preserve Viewpoint & Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Ingham Hill & The Preserve Viewpoint 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. The Preserve Viewpoint 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 55 min of walking

4. Pleasant Valley Preserve Beach 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 59 min of walking

5. Pratt Read Reservoir via Pine Ledge Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Shailer Pond via Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 65 min of walking

7. Cranberry Pond & Hoop Pole Hill Road via Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

8. Pine Ledge Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 67 min of walking

9. CCC Firepool & Pine Ledge Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 68 min of walking

10. Crystal Lake 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Bear's Den via Ingham Hill Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. Book Hill Loop 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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