Sunset hikes near Five Corners, 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. Vaughn Hills–Moen Primary Trail East Loop, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 64 min of walking

2. Thurston's Beach–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary–Powell/Reed/Abbot (yellow blaze), 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. North Peak–Vaughn Hills, 11 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lancaster Mill Pond–Clamshell Pond, 5 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Clamshell Pond–Frog Pond, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

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

7. Reubens Hill–Clamshell Pond, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. NHESP Certified Vernal Pool–(potential NHESP vernal pool), 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Ballville Path & Oak Trail Circuit 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

10. Ballville Path–North Brook Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Primary Trail & Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Ballville Path & Lancaster Railroad Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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