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. Bruce Clements Trail–Chestnut Hill Loop Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 324 min of walking

2. Chestnut Hill via Raddin Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 134 min of walking

3. Bruce Clements Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 143 min of walking

4. Gilboa Hill Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

5. Massapoag Pond–Lower Massapoag Pond, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

6. Bruce Clements Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 116 min of walking

7. Bear Hill–Massapoag Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Red Line Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

9. Indian Rock & Boulders Trail via Blood Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

10. Burnt Meadow Pond–Burnt Meadow Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Baralock Hill via Blood Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

12. Lower Massapoag Pond via Blood Road 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 129 min of walking