Sunset hikes near Baconville, ma

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. Roaring Brook Conservation Area–Bates Sanctuary, 6 groves 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 82 min of walking

2. Robert Frost Sunset Point–Atkins Reservoir Loop, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

3. Bates Sanctuary & Robert Frost Sunset Point via Robert Frost Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Smith Conservation Restriction–Roaring Brook Conservation Area, 5 groves 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Poverty Mountain–Robert Frost Sunset Point, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 16 min of walking

6. Sumner Mountain Road Water Supply Land–Robert Frost Sunset Point, 6 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 143 min of walking

7. Mount Orient–Robert Frost Sunset Point, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 13 min of walking

8. Flat Hills–Robert Frost Sunset Point, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 83 min of walking

9. Hill Reservoir–Hawley Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 78 min of walking

10. Hawley Reservoir & NET Trail (white) 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking

11. Mount Lincoln–Scarboro Pond, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 91 min of walking

12. Holland Glen Forest–Water Supply Land, 10 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 127 min of walking