Sunset hikes near Braintree Highlands, 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. Wampatuck Hill–Skyline Viewpoint, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 151 min of walking

2. The Crags–Saint Moritz Pond, 4 lakes 4 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Hawk Hill Viewpoint–Hawk Hill Path, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Rattlesnake Hill–The Shield, 3 cliffs 4 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Skyline Viewpoint & Kayla's Pond via Skyline Trail 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Skyline Viewpoint & Blue Hills Reservoir 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Pakomet Spring–Hawk Hill Path, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Kitchamakin Hill & Skyline Viewpoint via Skyline Trail 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Fenno Peak–Chickatawbut Hill, 3 summits 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fox Hill–Blue Hills Reservoir, 3 summits 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Skyline Viewpoint & Headquarters Path 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Blue Hills Reservation Viewpoint via Headquarters Path 4.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead