Sunset hikes near Christian Town, 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. Cedar Tree Neck Sanctuary–Irvin Property, 6 groves 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 146 min of walking

2. John Presbury Norton Farm 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Duarte Ponds & John Presbury Norton Farm 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 94 min of walking

4. Duarte Ponds 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 87 min of walking

5. Checamo Road–Greenlands to Wapatequa Connector, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Checamo Road–Fire Road A, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

7. Checamo Road–Dr. Fisher Road, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 225 min of walking

8. Fire Road E & Nat's Farm Trail via Fire Road 2 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. Doctor Fisher Road–Fire Road 4, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Fire Road E–Nat's Farm Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Fire Road 3–Fire Road E, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Holman Path 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint