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. Dudley Pond & Streeter Trail via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.2 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

2. Schmidt Trail 5.2 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

3. Midstate Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

4. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 5.6 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

5. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 6.3 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. Chamberlain Pond 6.6 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

7. Old Douglas Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Reservoir Number Six–Joe's Trail Loop, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

9. Putnam Hill–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

10. Reservoir Number Six & Joe's Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 82 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Buck Hill Pond–Buck Hill Yellow Dot, 6 sights 5 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. Kingsbury Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 5 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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