Sunset hikes near Shakerhill, 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. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 18 min of walking

2. Mudhole Pond–Ali-Waji, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking

3. Meagherville Conservation Area–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car10:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 295 min of walking

4. Peeper's Pond & White trail via Minuteman Bikeway 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Minuteman Bikeway 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pipeline Trail & Whispering Hill Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

7. Whispering Hill–Babylon Hill, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

8. Babylon Hill & Polinatior Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Wilson Mill Pond via Eagle 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 103 min of walking

10. Bannon Hill & Wilson Mill Pond via Eagle 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Willard Stock Pond 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Horn Pond & Horn Pond Conservation Area Beach 1.2 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint