Sunset hikes near North Heath, 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. 1792 Trail–Adams Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Davis Mine Loop–Dead Moose Trail Loop, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 31 min of walking

3. Wine Tree 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster–Juggernaut, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Sugar Run–The Gronk, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Mount Institute–Billy Badger, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Hunt Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Goatherd Rock–Bog Trail, 7 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

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