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. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

3. Gunners Exchange Pond–Crooked Pond, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Crooked Pond–Dunham Road, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car6:58 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Whipple Reservoir–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 64 min of walking

7. Shoestring Road & Wayont Road via West Line Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 53 min of walking

8. Forge Pond–Dawn's Light, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Sandplain Stroll Viewpoint–Dawn's Light, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Three Cornered Pond & East Line Road 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:22 PM

    1. Be there6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Abner Pond & East Line Road 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:22 PM

    1. Be there6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Pilgrim Shorefront–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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