Sunset hikes near Dunstable, 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. Gilboa Hill Loop 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. Bear Hill 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

3. Upper Massapoag Pond via Cow Pond Brook Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 86 min of walking

4. Red Line Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

5. Massapoag Pond–Lower Massapoag Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. Dan Parker Road via Blood Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 130 min of walking

7. Indian Rock–Boulders Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Dan Parker Road & Indian Rock Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 66 min of walking

9. Indian Rock Trail via Boulders Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Baralock Hill & Indian Rock Trail via Boulders Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

11. Indian Rock Trail–Secret Squirrel, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 126 min of walking

12. Baddacook Pond & Indian Rock Trail via Boulders Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking