Sunset hikes near Benjamins Landing, 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 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

2. Beaver Pond 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

3. Joes Rock Pond 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

4. Southern New England Trunkline Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Chilson Beach–Well # 1 Beach, 3 beaches 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Grape Trail (White) & Ridge Trail via Mercy Loop 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Warner Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

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

8. Red Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Balancing Rock via South Loop Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

10. Warner Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Disc Golf Course 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. South Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 45 min of walking