Sunset hikes near The Springs, 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. Telegraph Hill–Holy Rollers Loop, 7 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Sandwich Service Road Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Powerlines 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Holy Rollers 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

5. Marist Street 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pine Hill–Little Halfway Pond, 3 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 189 min of walking

7. Little Halfway Pond–Donnelly Pond, 3 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 190 min of walking

8. Avery Hill–Coyote Den Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 174 min of walking

9. COMM Fire District Property–Sandwich Beach, 15 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 116 min of walking

10. Sandwich Beach–Clutch, 11 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 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 · 94 min of walking

11. Flatrock Hill–Flatrock Road, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. Deep Bottom Pond–Canal View Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 161 min of walking