Sunset hikes near Pepperell, 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. Brown Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bruce Clements Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

3. Brown Trail via Mahoney Lane 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Martins Pond–Bruce Clements Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Baddacook Pond–Bruce Clements Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Bruce Clements Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 73 min of walking

7. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Wright-Nashua River Lot–City of Nashua Land, 3 groves 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Groton School Pond & Nashua River Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. Old Limestone Quarry via Nashua River Rail Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

11. Marsh Trail 2.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:57 PM

    1. Be there6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Wattles Pond & Casella Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 15 min of walking

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