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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Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking
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Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Kings Beach–Nahant Beach, 5 beaches 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sydneys Pond & Peabody Reservoir 3.9 mi away
Leave by 7:29 PM
- Leave trailhead7:29 PM
- Sunset8:02 PM
- Head back8:17 PM
- At your car8:27 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 22 min of walking
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Long Hill–Spring Pond, 5 lakes 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset8:02 PM
- Head back8:17 PM
- At your car8:40 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking
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Spring Pond–Sydneys Pond, 3 lakes 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:24 PM
- Leave trailhead7:24 PM
- Sunset8:02 PM
- Head back8:17 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 33 min of walking
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Guardrail & Valley Street 6.4 mi away
Leave by 7:09 PM
- Leave trailhead7:09 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 63 min of walking
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Valley Street 6.6 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking
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Hooter–Skirt, 3 sights 6.6 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 45 min of walking
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Lower Fungo 4.4 mi away
Leave by 7:28 PM
- Leave trailhead7:28 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walking
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Beverly Commons & Snowshoe 5.3 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:01 PM
- Head back8:16 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:02 PM
- Head back8:17 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking