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 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. Little Dome–J Wall, 5 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.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. Wolcott Hill–Great Blue Hill, 10 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 201 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Kayla's Pond & Headquarters Path 3.2 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

6. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 5 lakes 3.2 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

7. Houghton's Pond–M Wall, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 95 min of walking

8. M Wall–Hillside Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 124 min of walking

9. Q Wall–Hillside Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 100 min of walking

10. J Wall–K Wall, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 91 min of walking

11. Breeze Hill–The Crags, 7 lakes 3.2 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

12. Houghton Hill–Hillside Pond, 7 sights 3.3 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