Sunset hikes near Hanover, 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. South River Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 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 · 110 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. The Eliminator 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Wildlands Trust - Tucker Preserve–Indian Head River, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Indian Head River 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Pasture Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Cornhill Woodland Viewpoint & Pasture Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Rock Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 50 min of walking

8. North River 2.7 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Wildcat Hill–Donovan Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Herring Brook via Harry and Mary Todd Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

11. Simon Hill Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Eames Way & Entering the Tail of the Dragon 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking