Sunset hikes near Devens, 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. Harvard Snowmobile Club Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Snake Hill–Rock Meadow Pond, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 66 min of walking

3. Pin Hill South–Dolan Mason Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pin Hill North–Dolan Mason Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Flannagan Pond–Rock Meadow Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 110 min of walking

6. Kotik Crag–Powerlines Boulder, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 109 min of walking

7. Rock Meadow Pond–Upper Flannagan Pond, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 89 min of walking

8. Dean's Hill–Bare Hill Pond, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Bare Hill Pond–Harvard Snowmobile Club Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Bullfrog Boulder–Ayery Cracks Boulder, 7 rocks 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Ayery Cracks Boulder–Blue Blaze Boulder Loop, 6 rocks 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. (potential NHESP vernal pool)–Harvard Snowmobile Club Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 37 min of walking