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. Russell Millpond–Crosswinds Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Gunners Exchange Pond–Crooked Pond, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Crooked Pond–Dunham Road, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:30 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

4. Wayont Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Howland Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. Manomet Hill–Cold Bottom Pond, 8 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

8. Little Five Mile–Abner Pond, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Three Cornered Pond & East Line Road 2.2 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

10. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Great South Pond–Three Cornered Pond, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Whipple Reservoir–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 64 min of walking

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