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.
This week’s evenings
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Spencer Road 0 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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The Pinnacle & Old County Road 0.5 mi away
Be there by 7:46 PM
- Be there7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Avery Road 0.8 mi away
Be there by 7:46 PM
- Be there7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Old County Road 1.1 mi away
Be there by 7:46 PM
- Be there7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Perkins Mountain–Hurds Lake, 4 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 7:36 PM
- Leave trailhead7:36 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Bald Mountain Loop 1.3 mi away
Be there by 7:46 PM
- Be there7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sodom Road 2.2 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking
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Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking
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Crow Hill Road 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:30 PM
- Leave trailhead7:30 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Leave by 7:42 PM
- Leave trailhead7:42 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Bruie Pond–Hampden Road, 3 sights 1.8 mi away
Leave by 7:09 PM
- Leave trailhead7:09 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 64 min of walking