Sunset hikes near Middleton, 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. Middleton Pond 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Swan Pond 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. English Commons Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Ooch's Pond via English Commons Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Middleton Rail Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Ipswich River Reservoir–Crystal Lake, 4 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Crystal Lake & Elginwood Pond via Independence Greenway 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

8. Peggy Keck Reservation–Bradford Pond, 9 lakes 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 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 · 21 min of walking

9. Elephant Rock Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 60 min of walking

10. Pine Hole Pond–Graham Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.5 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. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Bay Circuit Viewpoint–Pine Hole Pond, 6 sights 6.5 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. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Holt Hill–Graham Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 6.5 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. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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