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. Pistapaug Pond–William J Ulbrich Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Tommys Path 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Reeds Gap Road East 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 66 min of walking

4. Tommys Viewpoint–Lane Pond Loop, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Trimountain–Old Viewpoint, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 46 min of walking

6. Lake Gaillard–Tommys Viewpoint, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Moss Rock via Tyler Mill Road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 63 min of walking

8. Tamarac Swamp Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 53 min of walking

9. Tyler Mill Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Rec Pond–Stagecoach Pond, 3 lakes 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 18 min of walking

11. Old Viewpoint 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Old Viewpoint 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 70 min of walking

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