Sunset hikes near East Groton, 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. Chestnut Hill 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 110 min of walking

2. Baralock Hill–Bruce Clements Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 113 min of walking

3. Kissacook Hill–Clay Pit Hill, 4 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 45 min of walking

4. Bruce Clements Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 20 min of walking

5. Bruce Clements Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. Bear Hill 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

7. Upper Massapoag Pond via Cow Pond Brook Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 86 min of walking

8. Red Line Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Snake Meadow Hill & White Birch Nature Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Bullfrog Boulder–Ayery Cracks Boulder, 6 rocks 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 173 min of walking

11. Lost Lake & Rock Meadow Pond 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 89 min of walking

12. Kotik Crag–Powerlines Boulder, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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