Sunset hikes near Old Sturbridge 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. Walker Mountain–Beaver Pond, 3 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Carpenter's Rocks–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Town Line Loop via Field Loop Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 97 min of walking

4. Mill Pond Trail–Mission Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. Walker Pond–Mill Pond Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 46 min of walking

6. North Viewpoint–Mission Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 46 min of walking

7. Mission Trail–Mountain Road Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 49 min of walking

8. Mission Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 113 min of walking

9. Opacum Pond–Stately White Pine Grove, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. New Boston Trail & South Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 30 min of walking

11. Hatchet Pond–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

12. Reservoir No. 5 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 79 min of walking