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. Hinkley Swim Pond via Woodcliff Hills Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pegan Hill via Pegan Lane 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Third Iron Co. Pond–Hale Reservation Beach, 4 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Storrow Pond–Sawmill Pond, 5 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 70 min of walking

5. Sawmill Pond–Hale Reservation Beach, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

6. Town of Walpole & Red Gate Farm Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

7. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 4 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 50 min of walking

8. Rocky Woods Reservation–Notch Pond Loop, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

9. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

10. Yellow Blaze Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 38 min of walking

11. Jameson Lots–Turner Pond, 4 beaches 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

12. Upper Mill Pond & Third Iron Co. Pond via Peabody Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walking

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