Sunset hikes near Boxford Station, 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. Elephant Rock Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 60 min of walking

2. Pine Hole Pond–Graham Trail Loop, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

3. Bay Circuit Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Holt Hill–Graham Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

5. Margaret's Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond Loop, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

6. Old Wildcat Road & Town Farm Trail 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Swan Pond 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bradford Pond–Salem Pond, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 131 min of walking

9. Peggy Keck Reservation–Bradford Pond, 9 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

10. Old Prospect Road & Old Stiles Street 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 15 min of walking

11. Marsh Trail & Twisted Lamb Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Wildcat Ledge & Wildcat Ledge Overlook via Marsh Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking