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Sunset

Golden Hour at Jiminy Peak

Grab a warm drink and watch the sun dip below the western horizon from the mountain base.

Best time: 16:01About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:00

    The Country Store at Jiminy Peak

    Pick up a coffee or snack at the general store. It opens early and stays open late enough for your pre-sunset prep.

  2. 16:30

    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

    Head to the main resort area. Use the short walk from the store to get your bearings and find a comfortable spot on the grounds.

  3. 16:45

    Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort

    Watch the golden light hit the slopes and the sun set toward the WSW. The resort grounds offer clear views without the hike.

  4. 17:15

    Bluebird & Co.

    End the evening with pub food or Asian-American dishes at the on-site restaurant. It opens at 17:00, which is right after sunset.

Local tip

The restaurant accepts reservations, so booking ahead is wise if you want a table immediately after the sunset view.

Check before you go

  • The restaurant opens at 17:00. Plan to eat after the sun sets at 16:45.
  • The general store is open from 07:00 to 19:00.

Worth knowing

  • Bluebird & Co. is open at 17:15 only on Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hancock (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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