Sunset hikes near Lexington, 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. Mudhole Pond–Ali-Waji, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking

2. Meagherville Conservation Area & Lost Pond via Battle Road Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Cambridge Reservoir–Best View Viewpoint, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Bloody Bluff–Lost Pond, 3 cliffs 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

5. Paint Mine Conservation Area–wooden platform, 8 viewpoints 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. Fiske Hill–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Paul Revere Capture Site–Lost Pond, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Whispering Hill–Babylon Hill, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

9. Cranberry Hill–Paul Revere Capture Site, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Blake Rock–Paul Revere Capture Site, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

11. Pipeline Trail & Whispering Hill Loop 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

12. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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