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.
This week’s evenings
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Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0.5 mi away
Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 0.9 mi away
Leave by 7:19 PM
- Leave trailhead7:19 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:31 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking
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Manomet Hill–Cold Bottom Pond, 8 sights 0.9 mi away
Leave by 7:28 PM
- Leave trailhead7:28 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking
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Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:41 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Whipple Reservoir–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 1.1 mi away
Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 64 min of walking
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Forge Pond–Dawn's Light, 4 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 69 min of walking
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Don't Fear The Reaper via The Grind 1.5 mi away
Leave by 7:39 PM
- Leave trailhead7:39 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Pilgrim Shorefront–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 1.5 mi away
Leave by 7:27 PM
- Leave trailhead7:27 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Howland Road 1.7 mi away
Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Three Cornered Pond & East Line Road 1.8 mi away
Be there by 7:40 PM
- Be there7:40 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:31 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pine Barrens & State Road via Back Road 2 mi away
Leave by 7:36 PM
- Leave trailhead7:36 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Head back8:15 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
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Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Couch Potato–Knobby Loop, 8 sights 2 mi away
Be there by 7:40 PM
- Be there7:40 PM
- Sunset8:00 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:31 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead