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. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

3. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Dudley Trail–Old Town Road, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Racoon Hill Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 56 min of walking

6. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 87 min of walking

7. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 88 min of walking

8. Camel Hump Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Buell Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 33 min of walking

10. Johnson Hill Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 36 min of walking

11. Tumbledown East 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking

12. Tumbledown North 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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