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. Dow Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 23 min of walking

2. Turkey Hill 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

3. Prospect Hill–Dow Brook Reservoir, 3 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 21 min of walking

4. Bay Circuit Trail–Displacement, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 60 min of walking

5. Sagamore Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Willow Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Slope Side–Stomper, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Pigeon Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

9. Bay Circuit Trail & Discover Hamilton Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

10. Dow Brook Reservoir–Bull Brook Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 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 · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. The Plains Loop 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

12. C.L.A. Mile 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

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