Sunset hikes near South Wilmington, 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. Mill Pond Reservoir Loop via Bridge and Cliff 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

2. Horn Pond Mountain–Horn Pond, 6 viewpoints 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Pipeline Trail & Whispering Hill Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

4. Whispering Hill–Babylon Hill, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

5. Babylon Hill & Polinatior Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Horn Pond & Horn Pond Conservation Area Beach 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Tri-Community Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Mudhole Pond–Ali-Waji, 3 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. Paint Mine Conservation Area–wooden platform, 8 viewpoints 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Foster's Pond via North Loop 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. North Loop 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

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