Sunset hikes near Rial Side, 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. Lower Fungo 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walking

2. Snake Hill via White Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walking

3. Long Hill–Spring Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

4. Spring Pond & Peabody Reservoir 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 38 min of walking

5. Topsfield Linear Common & Wenham Rail Trail via Danvers Rail Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 200 min of walking

6. Mill Pond–Danvers Rail Trail, 4 sights 3.1 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. Putnamville Reservoir via Danvers Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

8. Longham Reservoir 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 50 min of walking

9. Round Pond & Coy Pond Loop via Quick Zipper 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Millstone Hill–Coy Pond, 7 sights 5.7 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 · 10 min of walking

11. Gravelly Pond & Coy Pond via TakeMe TakeMe 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. The Monoliths–Millstone Hill, 7 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking