Sunset hikes near Sharon Heights, 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. Neponset Reservoir & Warner Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Pierce Hill–Mass Audubon Society, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 107 min of walking

3. Mass Audubon Society–Wolomolopoag Pond, 3 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Norfolk County Canoe River Wilderness Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 99 min of walking

5. Quail Ridge Conservation Area–Mark's Point, 3 groves 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Warner Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

7. Cedar Hill/Cedar Swamp 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 71 min of walking

8. South Street Rail Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 99 min of walking

9. Fairbanks Road Conservation Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Jameson Lots–Town of Walpole, 7 groves 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walking

11. Adams Farm Preserve & Town of Walpole via White Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking

12. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 3 groves 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 88 min of walking