AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Summer Heights, 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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Little Blue Hill–Wolcott Hill, 8 summits 2.7 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. Houghton Hill–Blue Hills Reservation Viewpoint, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  3. Ponkapoag Pond–Fishermans Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

  4. Chestnut Hill & Warner Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 70 min of walking

  5. Warner Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

  6. Ponkapoag Golf Course–Ponkapoag Pond, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  7. Houghton's Pond–Hillside Pond, 4 lakes 4 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

  8. Breeze Hill–Houghton's Pond, 4 lakes 4 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

  9. Hemenway Hill–Breakneck Ledge, 7 sights 4.1 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

  10. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 3 summits 4.4 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

  11. Tucker Hill–Hillside Pond, 3 summits 4.8 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

  12. Buck Hill–Burnt Hill, 3 summits 5 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

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