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. English Commons Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Ooch's Pond via English Commons Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Middleton Rail Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Felton Loop & North Perimeter Trail via Siberia Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Wenham Lake & Cedar Pond via Cedar Pond Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Mount Pleasant–North Perimeter Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Mill Pond–Danvers Rail Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Putnamville Reservoir–Topsfield Linear Common, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Topsfield Linear Common 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Topsfield Linear Common & Wenham Rail Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Bay Circuit Trail–Randall's Crossing, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 32 min of walking

12. Moon Hill & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 34 min of walking

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