Sunset hikes near Hopedale, 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. Magenta Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 103 min of walking

2. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Pipeline Trail & Red Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 124 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mill Pond & Pipeline Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Rocky Woods Range–Wildcat Pond, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 66 min of walking

6. Pratt Hill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Park Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Wildcat Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 53 min of walking

9. The Wall–Wildcat Pond, 3 cliffs 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 125 min of walking

10. Teetering Rock–The Wall, 4 cliffs 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Chattering Rock–The Wall, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 53 min of walking

12. Condo Rock–Wildcat Pond, 3 cliffs 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking