Sunset hikes near Brookfield, 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. North Brookfield Rail Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 164 min of walking

2. Path Continues 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Path Continues 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cranberry Pond & Path Continues 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

5. Forest Avenue 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Walker Mountain–Beaver Pond, 3 summits 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. North Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Beaver Pond–Beaver Pond Trail, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 136 min of walking

10. Carpenter's Rocks–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Walker Pond–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Town Line Loop via Field Loop Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 97 min of walking