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 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Warren Forest–Town of Walpole, 3 groves 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Town of Walpole & Red Gate Farm Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 4 groves 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

5. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 3 groves 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

6. 2–1 Loop, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

7. Indian Hill Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

8. Noon Hill–Noon Hill Lookout Loop, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

9. Noon Hill Lookout–2 Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Cedar Hill/Cedar Swamp 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Hinkley Swim Pond via Woodcliff Hills Trail 3.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Dark7:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Neponset Reservoir & Warner Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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