Sunset hikes near Brooklin, me

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. Accessible Trail & Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

2. Black Brook Trail & Spinney Loop 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Fourth Pond 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:36 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

4. East Side Trail–Peters Brook Trail, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 57 min of walking

5. Post Office Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 84 min of walking

6. Blue Hill Mountain–Osgood Viewpoint, 3 summits 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Osgood Viewpoint–Becton Trail, 3 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. North Loop Trail & West Side Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 15 min of walking

9. North Loop Trail & Peters Brook Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 35 min of walking

10. Third Pond 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Head back7:21 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:36 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Little Notch–Bernard Mountain, 4 summits 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Mansell Mountain–Little Notch, 6 summits 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 37 min of walking