Sunset hikes near Locks Village, 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. Tyler Pond–Fiske Pond Conservation Area Beach, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 85 min of walking

2. Dry Hill Sunset Point–Fiske Pond, 7 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Lynn's Falls–Ruggles Pond, 9 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 262 min of walking

4. Fiske Pond–Fiske Pond Conservation Area Beach, 3 beaches 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Humphry Preserve via NET/M&M Trail (white) 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Ames Pond–N. Macedonia Rd., 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 315 min of walking

7. Ledge view–Ames Pond, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Whales Head–Dan Glazier Forest, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 102 min of walking

9. Dan Glazier Forest via M&M Trail (old route) 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 96 min of walking

10. M&M Trail (old route) 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Mt. Mineral Road & NET Trail (white) 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Ruggles Pond–Wendell State Forest Beach, 3 beaches 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint