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. The Basin–Dump Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Dark8:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. East West Double Track & Pine Trail Loop via Town Forest Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Hi Droid 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

4. UpperPond–Dark Side of the Sun, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Freeman Pond–UpperPond, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Clay Pond–Freeman Pond, 6 lakes 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Hi Droid via Dark Side of the Sun 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Dark8:31 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:31 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Red Brook Pond via South Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

9. Mt. Otis–Camp Edwards Main Gate, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

10. Connery Avenue–Fredrikson Road, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Pine Hill–Camp Edwards Main Gate, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Camp Edwards Main Gate–Connery Avenue, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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