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. Neponset Reservoir & Warner Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Pierce Hill–Mass Audubon Society, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 107 min of walking

3. Mass Audubon Society–Wolomolopoag Pond, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Quail Ridge Conservation Area–Mark's Point, 3 groves 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Norfolk County Canoe River Wilderness Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 99 min of walking

6. Beaver Brook Woods–Fox Mountain Conservation Area, 3 groves 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 105 min of walking

7. Black Brook Conservation Area–Black Brook Management Area, 4 groves 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 107 min of walking

8. Fairbanks Road Conservation Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Old Farm Trail–Power Line Connector, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

10. Crocker Pond–CCC Water Hole #15, 12 lakes 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 106 min of walking

11. High Rock–Sprague Rd Station 2, 17 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 89 min of walking

12. Cedar Hill/Cedar Swamp 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 71 min of walking