AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Hixville, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

  2. Ighby Lane–Makepeace Road, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Path Continues 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Conduit Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  5. Terry Brook Pond & Gas Line Trail Loop 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  6. Hathaway Road–Makepeace Road, 4 sights 6 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Phoenix Rail Trail, 5 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 187 min of walking

  8. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  9. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

  10. Blue Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Red Trail & Yellow Trail via Orange Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Eel Pond–Dike, 4 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking