Sunset hikes near Gleasondale, 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. Flagg Hill–Flagg Hill Pond, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 81 min of walking

2. Gospel Hill–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Lake Boon–White Pond, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

4. Flagg Hill Pond–Green, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. Patrol Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Hill Trail & Pine Garden Trail via Tri-Town Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking

7. Cuttings Pond–Rice Tavern Foundation, 9 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Thanksgiving Pond–Harry's Way, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 201 min of walking

9. White Pond–Puffer Pond, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking

10. Tri-Town Trail via Mass Central Rail Trail -- Wayside 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

11. Harry's Way–Pine Garden Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

12. Ground 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking