Sunset hikes near Oakland Square, 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. Bay Circuit Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walking

2. Little Sandy Bottom Pond & Bay Circuit Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Great Sandy Bottom Pond–Little Sandy Bottom Pond, 3 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

4. Gorham Mill Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Indian Head Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Town Land 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Herring Brook via Harry and Mary Todd Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

8. Indian Pond 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Power Lines 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Monks Hill–Pratts Pond, 3 lakes 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

11. Indian Pond–Lake Nekon, 3 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Muddy Pond 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking