Sunset hikes near Jacobs Lake Shores, 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. Jacobs Pond 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Cow Pond & Bird Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Simon Hill Trail 1.3 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

4. Holly Pond & Cow Pond 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pine Run 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Boundary Pond–Picture Pond, 3 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Prospect Hill via Whitney Spur Rail Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Woodpecker Pond–Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

9. Fulling Millpond 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. South Pleasant Street 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. DH Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Heron Pond & Milliken Memorial Path 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

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