Sunset hikes near Hayward Corner, 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. Primary Trail 1.6 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

2. Bruce Clements Trail–Chestnut Hill Loop Trail, 3 sights 3.4 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

3. Chestnut Hill via Blood Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 316 min of walking

4. Red Line Trail 2.8 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

5. Upper Massapoag Pond via Cow Pond Brook Road 2.8 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

6. Flint Pond & Upton Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Hells Gate (♦♦) 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Bear Hill 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

9. Massapoag Pond–Lower Massapoag Pond, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

10. Greystone Pond–Gilson Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 50 min of walking

11. Gilson Pond & Primary Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

12. Indian Rock & Boulders Trail via Blood Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking