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. Pierce Hill–Mass Audubon Society, 7 sights 1.6 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

2. Mass Audubon Society–Wolomolopoag Pond, 3 lakes 2.9 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

3. Quail Ridge Conservation Area–King Philip Rock, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 142 min of walking

4. Old Farm Trail–Power Line Connector, 3 sights 0 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

5. Neponset Reservoir & Warner Trail 3.7 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

6. Jameson Lots–Town of Walpole, 7 groves 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Warren Forest–Town of Walpole, 3 groves 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 88 min of walking

8. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 4 groves 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

9. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 3 groves 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

10. Town of Walpole & Red Gate Farm Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Little Blue Hill–Wolcott Hill, 8 summits 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Norfolk County Canoe River Wilderness Area–Quail Ridge Conservation Area, 3 groves 4 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