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. Wildlands Trust - Tucker Preserve–Inhabitants of Plymouth County, 5 groves 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

2. Indian Head River 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Indian Head Pond–Maquan Pond, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Bay Circuit Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

5. Factory Pond–Forge Pond Loop, 3 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Hanover Branch Rail Trail via Rockland Rail Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Colby/Phillips Property Viewpoint & Colby Phillips Trail via Rockland Rail Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Oldham Pond & Indian Head Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

9. Wampatuck Pond 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Upper Reservoir & Lower Reservoir Loop 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:00 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Heron Pond–Woodside Cemetery Pond, 6 lakes 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 182 min of walking

12. Rooster Rock–Heron Pond, 6 lakes 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 182 min of walking