Sunset hikes near North Brookfield, 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. North Brookfield Rail Trail 0.2 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

2. Path Continues via Military Highway 1673 3.2 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

3. Path Continues 5.1 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

4. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 329 min of walking

5. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 72 min of walking

7. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 73 min of walking

8. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 6.7 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

9. Corridor 71–Depot Trail/Corridor 71, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

10. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

11. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking