Sunset hikes near Norwell, 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. Bates Lane Trail & Maxwell Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. South River Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. The Eliminator 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Bates Lane Trail & Litchfield Trail via Carl Pipes Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Booth Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walking

6. Simon Hill Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Pasture Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Wildcat Hill–Donovan Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Higgins-MacAllister Loop Trail & Litchfield Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 71 min of walking

10. Cornhill Woodland Viewpoint 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Rock Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. North River 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint