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. Vinica Pond 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Mount Pisgah 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. Mt. Waddaquaduck Viewpoint–Path Continues, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Path Continues–MBO Road, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

5. Woodman Pond–Dean Pond, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

6. Conant Brook Reservoir & Monson Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

7. Crow Hill Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Roundhouse Road 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 29 min of walking

9. Peaked Mountain Tract–Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

11. Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

12. Burley Hill Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walking

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