Sunset hikes near Gates Crossing, 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. Ballville Path & Lancaster Railroad Trail 6.9 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

2. Wachusett Reservoir–Lancaster Mill Pond, 5 lakes 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Valley Farm Wildlife Sanctuary–Birchwood Hills, 5 groves 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 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 · 90 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Birchwood Hills–Holden Road Conservation Area, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. NHESP Certified Vernal Pool–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 5 sights 8 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary & Vaughn Primary Trail - North via Bowers Springs Trail 8.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Vaughn Hills–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 3 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Thurston's Beach–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Secondary Viewpoint–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 3 sights 8.7 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 — 16 min before dark.

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

10. North Peak–Thurston's Beach, 5 sights 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Powell/Reed/Abbot (yellow blaze) via Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Barnes Hill 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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