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. Rico Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Big Bearhole Pond–Middle Pond Loop, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walking

3. Clayton Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Assawompset Pond–Pocksha Pond, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 55 min of walking

5. Little Quittacas Pond & Conduit Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Woods Pond 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

7. Rocky Meadow Brook Pond 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rocky Gutter Street 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Savery Pond 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Great Quittacas Pond 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

11. Rocky Woods Street 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 55 min of walking

12. Black Brook Conservation Area & Hall Street via Maple Street 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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