AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Braintree, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. The Crags–Saint Moritz Pond, 4 lakes 2.2 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

  2. Rattlesnake Hill–The Shield, 3 cliffs 2.8 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. Skyline Viewpoint & Kayla's Pond via Skyline Trail 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

  4. Little Dome–Kayla's Pond, 5 sights 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

  5. Crags Foot Path & Headquarters Path 3.3 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

  6. Fox Hill–Little Dome, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  7. Quarry Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Kayla's Pond & Headquarters Path 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 110 min of walking

  9. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 5 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  10. Houghton Hill–Hillside Pond, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 153 min of walking

  11. Hillside Pond–Kayla's Pond, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 157 min of walking

  12. Breeze Hill–The Crags, 7 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 106 min of walking