Timeline
15:15
Check the route to Honwee Mountain. You need to arrive with enough time to settle in before the sky changes.
16:15
Stand on the east summit of Honwee Mountain. The Honwee Circuit trail puts you at 2,313 feet, offering a clear view toward the west where the sun will drop.
16:45
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. In January the light fades by 16:45, in April by 19:34, in July by 20:28, and in October by 18:10. The mountain holds the golden light for a few minutes longer than the valley below.
Local tip
There are no food or drink shops in the immediate vicinity of the summit. Plan to bring your own snack or buy something in Pittsfield before you start.
Check before you go
- The trail is a multi-use path. Expect hikers and mountain bikers.
- Check the weather forecast for wind speed at elevation.
- No facilities are available at the summit. Carry out what you bring in.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hancock (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).