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. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 3.4 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

2. Kibby Howe Connector & Kibby's Climb 0.4 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

3. Big Tree Trail–Dan Smith Road, 6 sights 0 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

4. Ashcroft Trail–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 0 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

5. Self Guided Nature Viewpoint–Ashcroft Trail, 12 sights 0.1 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

6. Stoddard Lot on Nissitissit River via Potanipo Rail Trail 1.4 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

7. Proctor Hill–Beaver Brook Association Pond, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 52 min of walking

8. Coreys Hill–Hobart Hill, 10 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 51 min of walking

9. Chestnut Hill Loop Trail–Mahoney Lane, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

10. Baralock Hill–Bruce Clements Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Martins Pond–Bruce Clements Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. Baddacook Pond–Bruce Clements Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking

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