Sunset hikes near Great Brook Valley, 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. Old Linden Street 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Brigham Hill 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 81 min of walking

3. Meeting House Hall–Berry Hill Trail, 4 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Potter Hill–Dorothy Pond, 4 lakes 5.7 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. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Dorothy Hill–Hovey Pond, 3 beaches 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

6. Hayes Pond & Pratts Pond 6.7 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.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

7. Dorothy Pond 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 66 min of walking

8. Riverlin Street Pond 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Barnes Hill 7.6 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

10. Libbey Conservation Area–Farm Spring Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 55 min of walking

11. Old Hopkinton Spring Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 77 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Rabbit Run 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 74 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint