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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

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

2. Mass Audubon Society–Wolomolopoag Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

3. Pierce Hill–Mass Audubon Society, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Norfolk County Canoe River Wilderness Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Quail Ridge Conservation Area–Mark's Point, 3 groves 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. High Rock–Crocker Pond, 9 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 124 min of walking

7. Crocker Pond–CCC Water Hole #15, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Warner Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Cedar Hill/Cedar Swamp 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. South Street Rail Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 99 min of walking

11. Fairbanks Road Conservation Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Sunset Ledge–Sunset Lake, 8 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking