Sunset hikes near Clifton, 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. Greystone Beach via Marblehead Rail Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 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 — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

2. Forest River Conservation Area Beach & Greystone Beach via Marblehead Rail Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Kings Beach–Nahant Beach, 5 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Sydneys Pond & Peabody Reservoir 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 22 min of walking

5. Long Hill–Spring Pond, 5 lakes 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Spring Pond–Sydneys Pond, 3 lakes 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 33 min of walking

7. Mount Gilead–Walden Pond, 6 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

8. Burrill Hill–Walden Pond, 5 cliffs 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 26 min of walking

9. Lower Fungo 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Beverly Commons & Snowshoe 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Snake Hill via White Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 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 · 32 min of walking

12. Nahant Beach & Lynn Beach 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

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