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. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

2. Crosswinds Trail–Dunham Road, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Crosswinds Trail–Pilgrim Loop, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Crane Brook Bog Reservoir–Halfway Pond Road, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. East Head Bog Reservoir–Jessup Road, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Dunham Road–Sabbatia Road, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 100 min of walking

7. East Head Pond–Gunners Exchange Pond, 7 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 148 min of walking

8. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

9. Manomet Hill–Cold Bottom Pond, 8 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Gunners Exchange Pond–Crooked Pond, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Crooked Pond–Dunham Road, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

12. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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