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

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Pipeline Trail & Red Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 122 min of walking

3. Mill Pond & Pipeline Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 68 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Magenta Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Pratt Hill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Park Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. The Wall–Wildcat Pond, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 85 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Lake Maspenock & Purple Diamond 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 61 min of walking