Sunset hikes near Marks Garrison, 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. Lucy Stone Home Site & Coy Hill Road 2.8 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

2. The Rock House–Balance Rock, 6 sights 3.3 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 3.3 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. Forest Avenue 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

5. Bacon Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 106 min of walking

6. Prendiville Road;Town Farm Road 4.2 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

7. North Brookfield Rail Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 164 min of walking

8. North Street 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 41 min of walking

9. Path Continues 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Path Continues 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cranberry Pond & Path Continues 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Saint John Street 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead