Sunset hikes near Marsh 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.

1. Helen's Trail–Wedgewood Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 120 min of walking

2. Poplar Hill–Dino Rock, 10 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 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 · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walking

3. Dino Rock–Bob's Trail, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 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.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 15 min of walking

4. Poplar Hill–Bob's Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 125 min of walking

5. Bay Circuit Trail–Black Birch Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. Merrimack River Viewpoint–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 101 min of walking

7. Apple Farm Trail–Bob's Trail, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 81 min of walking

8. Gagnon Pond–Apple Farm Trail, 8 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 180 min of walking

9. Bob's Trail–Costa Forest Trail, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Bob's Trail–Costa Forest Trail, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

11. Moose Pond Land Trail–Moose Pond Water Crossing Winter Trail, 3 sights 2.3 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.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

12. Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking