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. Kissacook Hill via "Bridle" Path 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 42 min of walking

2. Bruce Clements Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 87 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Bear Hill 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

4. Upper Massapoag Pond via Cow Pond Brook Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 86 min of walking

5. Red Line Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

6. Snake Meadow Hill & White Birch Nature Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Lost Lake & Rock Meadow Pond 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 89 min of walking

8. White Birch Nature Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

9. unmaintained 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

10. Forge Pond & "Bridle" Path 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Ovenbird Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. Fireroad 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

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