Sunset hikes near Fryeville, 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. Tully Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. Ball Hill–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 139 min of walking

3. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Old M & M Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

6. Royalston Falls–Ball Hill, 8 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 254 min of walking

7. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 151 min of walking

8. Bowker Road–NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow), 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 150 min of walking

9. Newton Reservoir via Old Stage Road 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 106 min of walking

10. Old Stage Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Lamb City Pond & Old Stage Road 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

12. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 7.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead