Sunset hikes near Middlesex Village, 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. Totman Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

2. (dead end) 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Althea Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

4. Charles Jack Path–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Gumpas Pond–Pelham Town Beach, 5 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Pelham Town Beach–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Skyview Trail–Spaulding Hill Road Loop, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

8. Long Trail–Skyview Trail, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Long Trail–Spalding Hill Road Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Cottontail Lane–Long Trail Loop, 5 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 69 min of walking

11. Poplar Hill–Dino Rock, 10 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walking

12. Gilson Hill–Gilson Hill Loop, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 26 min of walking