Sunset hikes near Ingleside, 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. Waterfall–Bear Hole Resevoir, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 210 min of walking

2. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Bear Hole Resevoir–Chumbawumba Trail, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 133 min of walking

5. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 230 min of walking

7. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 295 min of walking

9. Lost Pond & Caldron Trail via NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. Overlook–Lost Pond, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 83 min of walking

11. Chumbawumba Trail–NET/M&M Trail (white), 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Snake Pond & NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 105 min of walking