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. Wedgewood Trail & Wood Hill Trail via Helen's Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 92 min of walking

2. Old Wood Hill Road–Wedgewood Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 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 — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Poplar Hill–Dino Rock, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 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 — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 17 min of walking

4. Bald Hill Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 50 min of walking

5. Old Wood Hill Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking

6. Bay Circuit Trail–Black Birch Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 25 min of walking

7. Merrimack River Viewpoint–Bay Circuit Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 101 min of walking

8. Bay Circuit Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. Stevens Pond & Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Spicket River Reservoir via Methuen Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Osgood Hill–Lake Cochichewick, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

12. Cochran Sanctuary–Rabbit Pond, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking