Sunset hikes near West Medford, 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. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Horn Pond & Horn Pond Conservation Area Beach 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 137 min of walking

5. rock sofa–North Reservoir, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Winthrop Hill–Taylor Mountain, 6 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. South Reservoir–Bellevue Pond, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

9. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

10. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Long Pond & Cranberry Pond Path via Nanepashemet Road 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Middlesex Fells Reservation Viewpoint & Long Pond via Nanepashemet Road 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead