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. Old Limestone Quarry via Nashua River Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 65 min of walking

2. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Kibby Howe Connector & Kibby's Climb 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Wattles Pond & Casella Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 15 min of walking

5. Marsh Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Big Tree Trail–Dan Smith Road, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Casella Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walking

8. Self Guided Nature Viewpoint–Ashcroft Trail, 12 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 74 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Ashcroft Trail–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Stoddard Lot on Nissitissit River via Potanipo Rail Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Nashua Fly Casters Pond–Frog Pond, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Proctor Hill–Elkins Road Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 83 min of walking

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