Sunset hikes near Bullardville, 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. Homestead Lane–Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 153 min of walking

2. Homestead Lane 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

3. Crystal Lake–Perley Brook Reservoir, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 251 min of walking

4. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

5. Divol Pond 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

6. Town Line Hill 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

7. Lost Lake 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 73 min of walking

8. Old Gardner Road 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

9. Old Gardner Road via Old County Road 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Royalston Falls–Falls Road (Tully Trail) Viewpoint, 8 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 275 min of walking

11. Old Stage Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

12. Lamb City Pond & Old Stage Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walking