Sunset hikes near Topsfield, 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. English Commons Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Ooch's Pond via English Commons Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Bay Circuit Trail & Stinger 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 182 min of walking

4. Moon Hill–Blueberry Hill Loop, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 80 min of walking

5. Blueberry Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 64 min of walking

6. Hood Pond Hoofit 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 148 min of walking

7. Chair 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 87 min of walking

8. Gravelly Brook Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Willowdale Road West 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 90 min of walking

10. Found 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Skull Face 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

12. Fieldy Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 46 min of walking