Sunset hikes near Dracut, 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. Poplar Hill–Dino Rock, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walking

2. Dino Rock–Bob's Trail, 8 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 23 min of walking

3. Poplar Hill–Bob's Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 125 min of walking

4. Bay Circuit Trail–Black Birch Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Costa Forest Trail–Lower Powerline Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 55 min of walking

6. Apple Farm Trail–Hammer Back Lot Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 104 min of walking

7. Apple Farm Trail–Costa Forest Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 70 min of walking

8. Finemans Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 76 min of walking

9. Gagnon Pond–Apple Farm Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Althea Lake 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 101 min of walking

11. Bob's Trail–Costa Forest Trail, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

12. Yapp Farm Trail via Costa Forest Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking