Sunset hikes near Littleton, 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. Fire Road 5 & Tophet Chasm Trail (orange) via Boundary Trail (yellow) 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

2. Kissacook Hill via "Bridle" Path 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Snake Hill–Upper Long Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 64 min of walking

4. Copperhead & Fireroad 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 21 min of walking

5. Upper Long Pond & Half Moon Pond via Half Moon Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walking

6. Old Millpond–NHESP-certified vernal pool, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 125 min of walking

7. NHESP-certified vernal pool–Holy Hill (blue blaze), 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

8. Kaufman Trail (blue blaze) & Kaufman Trail (yellow blaze) 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Forge Pond & "Bridle" Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Clay Pit Hill–Forge Pond, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 125 min of walking

11. Springdell Pond 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 41 min of walking

12. Spectacle Pond & Anaconda 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 78 min of walking