Sunset hikes near Randolph, 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. Ponkapoag Pond–Fishermans Beach, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 122 min of walking

2. Ponkapoag Golf Course–Ponkapoag Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Devon Wood Open Space–Cranberry Pond Conservation Land, 4 groves 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 249 min of walking

4. Pakomet Spring–Hawk Hill Path, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Hawk Hill Viewpoint–Hawk Hill Path, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Boyce Hill–Buck Hill, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Buck Hill–Burnt Hill, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Skyline Viewpoint & Headquarters Path 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Fenno Peak–Chickatawbut Hill, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Kitchamakin Hill & Skyline Viewpoint via Skyline Trail 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Skyline Viewpoint & Blue Hills Reservoir 4.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Skyline Viewpoint & Headquarters Path 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead