Sunset hikes near Ipswich, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Dow Trail 0.4 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Turkey Hill 1 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Prospect Hill–Dow Brook Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:10 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 21 min of walking
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Bay Circuit Trail–Displacement, 5 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 5:54 PM
- Leave trailhead5:54 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Sagamore Hill & Willow Hill Loop 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:03 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
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Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Willow Hill 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:06 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bull Brook Path–Stomper, 3 sights 3 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 46 min of walking
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Pigeon Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Bay Circuit Trail & Discover Hamilton Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:09 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking
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Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:18 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking
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The Plains Loop 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:01 PM
- Leave trailhead6:01 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking
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C.L.A. Mile 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:04 PM
- Leave trailhead6:04 PM
- Sunset6:46 PM
- Head back7:01 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking