Sunset hikes near Halifax, 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. Upper Reservoir & Lower Reservoir Loop 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Plymouth Street Pond & Cross Street Pond 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. #2 Well 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Mount Carmel 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

5. Monks Hill–Pratts Pond, 3 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. Indian Pond 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

7. Savery Pond 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Muddy Pond 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

9. Indian Pond 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Power Lines 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Woods Pond 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

12. Bay Circuit Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walking

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