Sunset hikes near Crooks Corner, 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. Southern New England Trunkline Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Quisset Wildlife Management Area–Quisset Wildlife Conservation Easement, 3 groves 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 57 min of walking

3. Quisset Wildlife Management Area & Inman Hill 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

4. Bald Hill 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 109 min of walking

5. Beaver Pond 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

6. Joes Rock Pond 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Split Rock–Asylum Trail, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Asylum Trail–White Trail (Sidewinder), 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 52 min of walking

9. Chestnut Hill–Split Rock, 8 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

10. Inman Pond–Asylum Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Chilson Beach–Well # 1 Beach, 3 beaches 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 134 min of walking

12. Grape Trail (White) & Ridge Trail via Mercy Loop 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking