Sunset hikes near Southampton, 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. Spruce Hill Road 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rhodes Road 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 134 min of walking

4. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 137 min of walking

5. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 295 min of walking

6. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 137 min of walking

7. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 137 min of walking

8. Snake Pond & NET/M&M Trail (white) 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 105 min of walking

9. Lost Pond & Caldron Trail via NET/M&M Trail (white) 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking

10. NET/M&M Trail (white) 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Waterfall–Bear Hole Resevoir, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 116 min of walking

12. Overlook–Lost Pond, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 83 min of walking