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. Jameson Lots–Town of Walpole, 7 groves 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walking

2. Adams Farm Preserve & Town of Walpole via White Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking

3. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 3 groves 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 88 min of walking

4. Warren Forest–Town of Walpole, 3 groves 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 88 min of walking

5. Neponset Reservoir & Warner Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Mass Audubon Society–Wolomolopoag Pond, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Warner Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

8. Cedar Hill/Cedar Swamp 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Town of Walpole & Red Gate Farm Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

10. 2–1 Loop, 3 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 20 min of walking

11. Indian Hill Loop 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 20 min of walking

12. Noon Hill–Noon Hill Lookout Loop, 5 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 29 min of walking

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