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. Wilson Hill 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Rosecliff Tract 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Lands End–Rocky Neck State Park Viewpoint, 4 beaches 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 24 min of walking

4. Rocky Neck State Beach & Rocky Neck State Park Beach 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

5. Beaver Brook Dam & Havens Pond 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Ravenswood Tract 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

7. Oak, 5' diameter 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

8. Woods Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Boston Post Road Pond 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

10. Jimmy's Pond 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 35 min of walking

11. Whippoorwill Pond & Jimmy's Pond 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. Old Boggy Hole Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 61 min of walking

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