Sunset hikes near South Braintree, 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. The Crags–Saint Moritz Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Houghton's Pond–Hillside Pond, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 105 min of walking

3. Kayla's Pond & Headquarters Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 110 min of walking

4. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 5 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 109 min of walking

5. Houghton Hill–Hillside Pond, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 153 min of walking

6. Hillside Pond–Kayla's Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 157 min of walking

7. Breeze Hill–The Crags, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 106 min of walking

8. Saint Moritz Pond–Kayla's Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Q Wall–R Wall, 5 cliffs 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 60 min of walking

10. M Wall & Saint Moritz Pond via Skyline Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 59 min of walking

11. J Wall–K Wall, 4 cliffs 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Wampatuck Hill–M Wall, 6 cliffs 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 90 min of walking