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. Turkey Hill 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Sagamore Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. Willow Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 41 min of walking

6. Dow Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 57 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 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 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 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 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. Pine Swamp Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Bull Brook Path 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

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