Sunset hikes near East Sharon, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Old Farm Trail–Power Line Connector, 3 sights 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:07 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking
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Neponset Reservoir & Warner Trail 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Little Blue Hill–Wolcott Hill, 8 summits 5.8 mi away
Be there by 6:25 PM
- Be there6:25 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Houghton Hill–Hillside Pond, 4 sights 6.5 mi away
Be there by 6:25 PM
- Be there6:25 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Breeze Hill–Houghton's Pond, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away
Be there by 6:25 PM
- Be there6:25 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Houghton's Pond–Hillside Pond, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away
Be there by 6:25 PM
- Be there6:25 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Mass Audubon Society–Wolomolopoag Pond, 3 lakes 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:07 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Cherry Hill 5 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Head back7:00 PM
- At your car7:04 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Ponkapoag Golf Course via Maple Avenue 5 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Head back7:00 PM
- At your car7:01 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Ponkapoag Pond–Fishermans Beach, 4 sights 5.1 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Head back7:00 PM
- At your car7:01 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Cedar Hill/Cedar Swamp 5.6 mi away
Leave by 5:50 PM
- Leave trailhead5:50 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 71 min of walking
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Rattlesnake Hill–The Shield, 5 lakes 6.9 mi away
Leave by 5:40 PM
- Leave trailhead5:40 PM
- Sunset6:45 PM
- Head back7:00 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 90 min of walking