Sunset hikes near Pawtucketville, 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. Dino Rock–Gagnon Pond, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 415 min of walking

2. Costa Forest Trail–Hammer Back Lot Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 109 min of walking

3. Gagnon Pond–Apple Farm Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 66 min of walking

4. Apple Farm Trail–Costa Forest Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 70 min of walking

5. Apple Farm Trail–Hammer Back Lot Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 104 min of walking

6. Totman Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

7. (dead end) 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Althea Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

9. Hammer Back Lot Trail via Finemans Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Bay Circuit Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

11. Charles Jack Path–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. Gumpas Pond–Pelham Town Beach, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 55 min of walking