Sunset hikes near Macombers Corner, 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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Blue Trail–Green Trail, 6 sights 4.1 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car9:18 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 124 min of walking
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Green Trail–Lafayette Road, 6 sights 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car9:10 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 110 min of walking
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Eight Rod Way 4.8 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 45 min of walking
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Blue Trail & Red Trail 8.5 mi away
Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset7:59 PM
- Head back8:14 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark8:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Red Trail & Yellow Trail via Orange Trail 8.5 mi away
Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset7:59 PM
- Head back8:14 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark8:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Observation Tower & Ocean View Loop 11.1 mi away
Leave by 7:31 PM
- Leave trailhead7:31 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 11.6 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car9:42 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking
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Terry Brook Pond & Gas Line Trail 13.3 mi away
Leave by 7:30 PM
- Leave trailhead7:30 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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West Beach–Noname Beach, 4 beaches 12.6 mi away
Leave by 7:28 PM
- Leave trailhead7:28 PM
- Sunset7:59 PM
- Head back8:14 PM
- At your car8:26 PM
- Dark8:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 12.6 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset7:59 PM
- Head back8:14 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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Westend Pond & Church's Beach 15.2 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset7:59 PM
- Head back8:14 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:30 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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North Point–Bristol Town Beach, 3 beaches 14.8 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark8:32 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking