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

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 20 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 35 min of walking

3. Dino Rock–Bob's Trail, 8 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 190 min of walking

4. Poplar Hill–Bob's Trail, 7 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 88 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 56 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 204 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 66 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking