Sunset hikes near Cummingsville, 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. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 18 min of walking

2. Mill Pond Reservoir Loop via Bridge and Cliff 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

3. Meagherville Conservation Area–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 295 min of walking

4. Pipeline Trail & Whispering Hill Loop 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

5. Whispering Hill–Babylon Hill, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 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.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

6. Babylon Hill & Polinatior Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Willard Stock Pond 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Horn Pond & Horn Pond Conservation Area Beach 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mudhole Pond–Ali-Waji, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking

11. Paint Mine Conservation Area–wooden platform, 8 viewpoints 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Really big Oak Tree & Shire Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking