Sunset hikes near Hamilton, 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. Sagamore Hill & Willow Hill Loop 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Willow Hill 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Round Pond & Coy Pond Loop via Quick Zipper 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Chebacco Lake–Gravelly Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Bay Circuit Trail–Displacement, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 60 min of walking

6. The Monoliths–Millstone Hill, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Millstone Hill–Coy Pond, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. Coy Pond–Beach Chair Bluff, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Gravelly Pond & Coy Pond via TakeMe TakeMe 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Turkey Hill 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

11. Caeser's Lane–Gas Line, 4 sights 3.3 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.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Dow Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 23 min of walking