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. Crosswinds Trail–Pilgrim Loop, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 201 min of walking

2. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Crosswinds Trail–Dunham Road, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 186 min of walking

4. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

5. Manomet Hill–Cold Bottom Pond, 8 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

6. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Barrett Pond–Sabbatia Road, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 129 min of walking

8. Whipple Reservoir–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Forge Pond–Dawn's Light, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 69 min of walking

10. Don't Fear The Reaper via The Grind 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Crane Brook Bog Reservoir–Halfway Pond Road, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 101 min of walking

12. East Head Bog Reservoir–Jessup Road, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 108 min of walking