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. Dry Hill Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Rattlesnake Mountain–Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center Sunset Point, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Dry Hill Sunset Point–Fiske Pond, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Northfield Mountain Reservoir–Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center Sunset Point, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Introductory Buttress–Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center Sunset Point, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 42 min of walking

6. Northfield Mountain–Northfield Mountain Reservoir, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 43 min of walking

7. Hemlock Hill Sunset Point–Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center Sunset Point, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 43 min of walking

8. Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center Sunset Point–Blue Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Rose Ledge Trail–Sidewinder, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. Tooleybush Turnpike Sunset Point–10th Mountain Division, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Waterfall–Tooleybush Turnpike Sunset Point, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Porcupine Trail & Sidewinder via Hemlock Hill 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

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