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

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

3. Mass Central Rail Trail -- Wayside 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

4. Flagg Hill–Flagg Hill Pond, 7 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 car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 78 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Ground 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. Fort Meadow Reservoir & Assabet River Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

8. Crane Meadows 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. Track Road/Assabet River Rail Trail Easement Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Yellow 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Assabet River Rail Trail & Sheepfalls Brook Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 161 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 96 min of walking