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. Poplar Hill–Dino Rock, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 17 min of walking

2. Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Stevens Pond & Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Old Wood Hill Road–Wedgewood Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Osgood Hill–Lake Cochichewick, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

6. Bald Hill Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 50 min of walking

7. Old Wood Hill Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. Dino Rock–Bob's Trail, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 15 min of walking

9. Bay Circuit Trail–Black Birch Trail, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Costa Forest Trail–Lower Powerline Trail, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 55 min of walking

11. Apple Farm Trail–Costa Forest Trail, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Gagnon Pond–Apple Farm Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 66 min of walking

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