AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Melrose, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Ash Path 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  2. Pearce Lake–Silver Lake, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking

  3. Ash Hill–Rocky Hill, 6 summits 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  4. Breakheart Hill–Pearce Lake, 5 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  5. Eagle Rock–Pearce Lake, 5 beaches 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  6. Crow Hill & Ridge Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  7. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 6 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Tri-Community Greenway 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  9. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Towners Pond, 5 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 31 min of walking

  10. Long Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  11. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Third Pond, 4 lakes 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  12. Winthrop Hill–Taylor Mountain, 6 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:54 PM

    1. Be there6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead