Sunset hikes near North Milford, 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. Pipeline Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Mill Pond & Pipeline Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 53 min of walking

5. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. MWRA easement via Duck Pond Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Center Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 34 min of walking

9. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

10. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Knee Jerk Loop, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 39 min of walking

12. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 53 min of walking

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