Sunset hikes near Berlin, 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. Barnes Hill 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Mountain Laurel Trail–Primary Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Primary Trail & Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Reubens Hill–Clamshell Pond, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Lancaster Mill Pond–Clamshell Pond, 5 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Clamshell Pond–Frog Pond, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 49 min of walking

7. Ballville Path–Lancaster Railroad Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Ballville Path & Oak Trail Circuit 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Red 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Ballville Path & Lancaster Railroad Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking

11. Allen Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Vaughn Hills–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 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 — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint