Sunset hikes near East Pepperell, 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 Loop Trail–Mahoney Lane, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 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.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Baralock Hill–Bruce Clements Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 88 min of walking

3. Brown Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 2.4 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

4. Chestnut Hill & Bruce Clements Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Bruce Clements Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 73 min of walking

6. Bruce Clements Trail–Chestnut Hill Loop Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 324 min of walking

7. Bruce Clements Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 47 min of walking

8. Martins Pond–Bruce Clements Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 79 min of walking

9. Baddacook Pond–Bruce Clements Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 80 min of walking

10. Dan Parker Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 140 min of walking

11. Lower Massapoag Pond via Blood Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 280 min of walking

12. Massapoag Pond–Lower Massapoag Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 182 min of walking