Sunset hikes near Waltham, me

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. Graham Lake & Brick Yard Brook Road 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Great Pond via Down East Sunrise Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Diamond Road & Old Cherryfield Road 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:04 PM
   3. Head back7:19 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. Beech Hill Pond & Little Burnt Pond 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 83 min of walking

5. Little Burnt Pond 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 216 min of walking

6. Otis Beach 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Halfmile Pond–Amherst Mountains Community Forest Viewpoint, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 113 min of walking

8. Halfmile Pond Road & Trout Pond Road 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 113 min of walking

9. Green Lake–Graham Lake, 3 lakes 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:35 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Down East Sunrise Trail 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 155 min of walking

11. Peaked Mountain–Fire Road 31, 3 sights 12 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Fire Road 31 & Trout Pond Road 13 mi away

    Be there by 6:46 PM

    1. Be there6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:06 PM
    3. Dark7:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead