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. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Ford's Folly Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Falling Rock Ridge via Bay Circuit Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. Nobscot Hill via Bay Circuit Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. Nupp'se Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 60 min of walking

7. Lake Boon–White Pond, 4 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

8. Gospel Hill–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Puffer Pond–Rice Tavern Foundation, 8 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Duck Pond–Cricket Pond, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

11. Cricket Pond–Duck Pond, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Nupp'se Pond–First Boundary Pond, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 79 min of walking

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