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 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 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 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 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 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 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 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 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 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 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 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 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 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 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 5:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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