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. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 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.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. Chamberlain Pond 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Old Douglas Road 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Schmidt Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Beaver Pond 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. 200 Sportsmen Club 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Air Line State Park Trail 0 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

10. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 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 · 22 min of walking

11. Kingsbury Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Dudley Pond & Streeter Trail via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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