Sunset hikes near Lowell, 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. Gilson Hill–Fitness Trail (red), 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Althea Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 101 min of walking

3. Totman Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

4. Bay Circuit Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

5. Charles Jack Path–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

6. Gumpas Pond–Pelham Town Beach, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Pelham Town Beach–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Skyview Trail–Spaulding Hill Road Loop, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

9. Long Trail–Skyview Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Haggetts Trail & Wedgewood Trail via Wood Hill Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

11. Long Trail–Spalding Hill Road Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 41 min of walking

12. Bald Hill Trail–Haggetts Trail, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 103 min of walking