Sunset hikes near New Braintree, 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. Path Continues 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. The Rock House–Balance Rock, 6 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Balance Rock–Carter Pond, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Lucy Stone Home Site & Coy Hill Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. Marsh Lane 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 130 min of walking

7. North Brookfield Rail Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 182 min of walking

8. Ware river via Marsh Lane 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 91 min of walking

9. Path Continues via Military Highway 1673 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 26 min of walking

10. Racoon Hill Road 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 56 min of walking

11. Oak Hill 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 53 min of walking

12. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint