Sunset hikes near Russell, 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. Reservoir Road via Tekoa Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 53 min of walking

2. Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Sweetman Mountain & North Lane Number One 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 102 min of walking

4. Drake Mountain 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 78 min of walking

5. Granville Reservoir & Reservoir Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 77 min of walking

6. Winchell Reservoir 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 102 min of walking

7. Rhodes Road 7.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Spruce Hill Road 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. (overgrown) via River Road 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car11:20 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 11:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 361 min of walking

10. Pinnacle Viewpoint–(overgrown), 3 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

11. (overgrown) via Federal Flood Control Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 123 min of walking

12. Chesterfield Gorge & (overgrown) via River Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking