Sunset hikes near Royalston, 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. Ball Hill–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 139 min of walking

2. Old M & M Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 120 min of walking

3. Tully Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 34 min of walking

4. Royalston Falls–Ball Hill, 8 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 254 min of walking

5. NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow)–Old M & M Trail, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 151 min of walking

6. Bowker Road–NET/M&M Trail/ Tully Trail (white yellow), 4 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 150 min of walking

7. Sportsman Pond & Fish Rock Road via Kemp Brook Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

8. Newton Reservoir via Old Stage Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. Old Stage Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

10. Lamb City Pond & Old Stage Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walking

11. Richards Reservoir–Richards Mill Pond, 3 lakes 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 97 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 65 min of walking