Sunset hikes near Rooty Plain, 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. Blueberry Hill–"G" Spot, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Hood Pond Hoofit 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Willowdale Road West 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

4. Found 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

5. Chair 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 86 min of walking

6. Green Gate via Gravelly Brook Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Randall's Crossing–Stomper, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

8. Georgetown-Byfield Rail Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. Little Wing 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. BCT 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

11. Beaver Stalagmites 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

12. Lowe Pond & Boxford Rail Trail via Georgetown Rail Trail right-of-way 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

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