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. Forest River Conservation Area Beach–Greystone Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 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 · 54 min of walking

2. Greystone Beach via Marblehead Rail Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 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 — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Kings Beach–Nahant Beach, 5 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Lower Fungo 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 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 — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Guardrail & Valley Street 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Valley Street 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Hooter–Skirt, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 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 · 140 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Beverly Commons & Snowshoe 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Snake Hill via White Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walking

10. Sydneys Pond & Peabody Reservoir 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 30 min of walking

11. Long Hill–Spring Pond, 5 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 40 min of walking

12. Spring Pond–Sydneys Pond, 3 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 26 min of walking

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