Sunset hikes near Wakeby, 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. Spectacle Pond–Triangle Pond, 16 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Lawrence Pond–The Lookout, 12 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. North Ridge & Town Line 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Powerlines 2.7 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

5. Sandwich Beach–Clutch, 11 sights 2.8 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

6. Avery Hill via Jefferson Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 212 min of walking

7. Deep Bottom Pond & Wood Road via Jefferson Road 3.1 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 · 160 ft climb · 189 min of walking

8. Pine Hill–Little Halfway Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 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

9. Little Halfway Pond–Donnelly Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 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

10. Great Pond & Kendrick Road via Jefferson Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 194 min of walking

11. Holy Rollers 3.1 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

12. Telegraph Hill–Holy Rollers Loop, 7 sights 3.1 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