Sunset hikes near Winchester Highlands, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:06 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:04 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
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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
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Tri-Community Greenway 0.9 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Head back7:02 PM
- At your car7:04 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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rock sofa–North Reservoir, 4 lakes 0.4 mi away
Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Winthrop Hill–Taylor Mountain, 6 lakes 0.5 mi away
Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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South Reservoir–Bellevue Pond, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away
Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:27 PM
- Be there6:27 PM
- Sunset6:47 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pipeline Trail & Whispering Hill Loop 4.1 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:10 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking
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Mill Pond Reservoir Loop via Bridge and Cliff 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking
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Whispering Hill–Babylon Hill, 5 sights 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking
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Mudhole Pond–Ali-Waji, 3 sights 6.9 mi away
Leave by 5:45 PM
- Leave trailhead5:45 PM
- Sunset6:48 PM
- Head back7:03 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking