Timeline
16:00
Walk the access point on Route 20 to find a vantage point. The trail begins here, practically on the border between Massachusetts and New York. Position yourself to face west as the sky begins to shift.
16:45
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 16:02, but the main event is the sunset at 16:45. Take a moment to absorb the 37-mile stretch of trail extending before you.
17:45
Stay for a few minutes as the light fades. The cold evening air will set in quickly after the sun dips below the horizon. Check the route for your return if you need transport.
Local tip
The access point is on Route 20. Ensure you have a way to get back if you do not have a car, as the trail is remote.
Check before you go
- Sunset times vary by season. On 15 January sunset is 16:45. On 15 April it is 19:35. On 15 July it is 20:28. On 15 October it is 18:11.
- No food or drink options are listed in the immediate vicinity of the trail access. Plan to eat or drink before arriving or after returning to town.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hancock (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).