Sunset hikes near Franklin, 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. Beaver Pond 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

2. Joes Rock Pond 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

4. Bush Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. Lake Pearl 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. Warner Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Red Brush Hill & Warner Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

8. Warner Viewpoint & Warner Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Indian Hill–2, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 88 min of walking

10. Disc Golf Course 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

11. South Loop Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

12. Red Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

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