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. Gilboa Hill Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

2. Massapoag Pond–Lower Massapoag Pond, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

3. Bear Hill–Massapoag Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Red Line Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

5. Indian Rock & Boulders Trail via Blood Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

6. Burnt Meadow Pond–Burnt Meadow Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

7. Baralock Hill via Blood Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

8. Flatrock Hill via Nashua Acton & Boston Railroad 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Dan Parker Road & Indian Rock Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

10. Indian Rock Trail via Boulders Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Baddacook Pond & Indian Rock Trail via Boulders Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. Hound Meadow Hill 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 40 min of walking

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