Sunset hikes

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. Jefferson Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 212 min of walking

2. Spectacle Pond–Triangle Pond, 16 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

3. North Ridge & Town Line 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Endless Wire–Home From The Forest, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

5. Lawrence Pond–Sandwich Beach, 11 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

6. Walker Point Deck–Car Wash, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Telegraph Hill–Spectacle Pond, 10 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Sam Nye's Mountain–Sandwich Beach, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 109 min of walking

9. Johns Pond–Moody Pond, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Wakeby Pond via Ashumet Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

11. Simon Lowe Conservation Area & Simon Lowe Road 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Mingo Conservation Area & Bearses Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint