Sunset hikes near Highland Lake, 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. Indian Hill Loop 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 20 min of walking

2. 2–1 Loop, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Noon Hill–Noon Hill Lookout Loop, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 29 min of walking

4. Noon Hill Lookout–2 Loop, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 66 min of walking

5. 14 & Holt Pond via Dead End 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 36 min of walking

6. 15 & 16 via Dwight Street 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 41 min of walking

7. Bristol Blake State Reservoir & Stony Brook Reservoir 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Jameson Lots–Town of Walpole, 7 groves 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walking

9. Warren Forest–Town of Walpole, 3 groves 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 88 min of walking

10. Balancing Rock via Warner Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 193 min of walking

11. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Warner Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 187 min of walking

12. Town of Walpole & Red Gate Farm Trail 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking