Sunset hikes near West Duxbury, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Bay Circuit Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  2. Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

  6. Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

  7. Town Land 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  8. The Eliminator 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. South River Trail 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  11. Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Muddy Pond 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead