Sunset hikes near Hardwick, 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. Racoon Hill Road 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. The Rock House–Balance Rock, 6 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

3. Balance Rock–Carter Pond, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Lucy Stone Home Site & Coy Hill Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

6. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 97 min of walking

7. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 174 min of walking

8. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 96 min of walking

9. Prendiville Road;Town Farm Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

10. Quabbin Reservoir–Dead Man's Curve, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 132 min of walking

11. Bacon Road 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint