Sunset hikes near South Commons, 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 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Little Dome–J Wall, 5 cliffs 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

3. Kayla's Pond & Pipe Line 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Crags Foot Path–Headquarters Path, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Pond Meadow Park–Pond Meadow Loop, 3 groves 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Pine Island via Vietnam Veterans Drive 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Rattlesnake Hill–The Shield, 3 cliffs 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Skyline Viewpoint & Kayla's Pond via Skyline Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Hawk Hill Viewpoint–Hawk Hill Path, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fenno Peak–Chickatawbut Hill, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Boyce Hill–Buck Hill, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Buck Hill–Burnt Hill, 3 summits 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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