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. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Schmidt Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Crystal Lake–Bad Luck Pond Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Douglas State Forest Beach–Eagle Bridge Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Streeter Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Kingsbury Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 83 min of walking

8. Dudley Pond via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Dudley Pond & Douglas State Forest Beach via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Wallum Pond Hill–Wallum Lake, 4 beaches 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Bare Hill 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. 200 Sportsmen Club 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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