Sunset hikes near South Weymouth, 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. Penniman Hill & Mullein Hill Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Mullein Hill Loop 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 29 min of walking

3. Hanover Branch Rail Trail & Rockland Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Colby/Phillips Property Viewpoint–Colby Phillips Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Fulling Millpond 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Turkey Hill & Triphammer Pond via Whitney Spur Rail Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

7. Woodpecker Pond–Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Cow Pond & Bird Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pine Run 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Lily Pond & Triphammer Pond 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

11. Rooster Rock & Triphammer Pond via Whitney Spur Rail Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

12. Holly Pond–Cow Pond Loop, 3 lakes 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint