Sunset hikes near Bellingham, 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. Beaver Pond–Chilson Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Southern New England Trunkline Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 50 min of walking

3. Chilson Beach–Well # 1 Beach, 3 beaches 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 134 min of walking

4. Lake Hiawatha 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Bald Hill 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Joes Rock Pond 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Grape Trail (White) & Ridge Trail via Mercy Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

8. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walking

9. Pipeline Trail & Red Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 122 min of walking

10. Quisset Wildlife Management Area–Quisset Wildlife Conservation Easement, 3 groves 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 57 min of walking

11. Quisset Wildlife Management Area & Inman Hill 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

12. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 68 min of walking