Sunset hikes near North New Salem, 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.
This week’s evenings
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N. Macedonia Rd. & NET Trail (white) 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mt. Mineral Road & NET Trail (white) 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Ledge view–Ames Pond, 5 sights 4.8 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:54 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 69 min of walking
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Leave by 7:31 PM
- Leave trailhead7:31 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 26 min of walking
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Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 25 min of walking
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New Boston Road 6.3 mi away
Be there by 7:47 PM
- Be there7:47 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Great Swamp Road–Mountain Road, 3 sights 6.4 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 24 min of walking
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Old Farley Road & Stone Road 6.5 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:49 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walking
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Bear Mountain 6.5 mi away
Be there by 7:47 PM
- Be there7:47 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bear Mountain Trail & Thompson Road 6.8 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 49 min of walking
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Gorge Trail–Soapstone Mtn Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:27 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
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Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Flagg Road 7 mi away
Be there by 7:48 PM
- Be there7:48 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead