Sunset hikes near Shirley, 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. Robbins Pond 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 48 min of walking

2. Mirror Lake–Little Mirror Lake, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Valley Farm Wildlife Sanctuary–Birchwood Hills, 5 groves 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Birchwood Hills–Holden Road Conservation Area, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. State Record Tree–Riverside Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Tank Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Pin Hill North–Dolan Mason Trail, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Pin Hill South–Dolan Mason Trail, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. NHESP Certified Vernal Pool–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. North Peak–Thurston's Beach, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Thurston's Beach–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary & Vaughn Primary Trail - North via Bowers Springs Trail 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead