Sunset hikes near Acorn Terrace, ma

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. Bald Hill 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 109 min of walking

2. Beaver Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

3. Balancing Rock via Warner Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 193 min of walking

4. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Warner Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 187 min of walking

5. Warner Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 134 min of walking

6. Lake Archer via Warner Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Bush Pond 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking

8. Lake Pearl 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Warner Viewpoint & Warner Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walking

10. Red Brush Hill & Warner Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Noon Hill Lookout–2 Loop, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Indian Hill Loop 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 20 min of walking