Sunset hikes near South Lancaster, 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. Mountain Laurel Trail–Primary Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Primary Trail & Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

3. Lancaster Mill Pond–Clamshell Pond, 5 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Clamshell Pond–Frog Pond, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:47 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. Reubens Hill–Clamshell Pond, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 39 min of walking

6. Ballville Path–Lancaster Railroad Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Ballville Path & Oak Trail Circuit 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Red 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Ballville Path & Lancaster Railroad Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Wachusett Reservoir–Lancaster Mill Pond, 5 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

11. Allen Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Still River & Bolton Flats Trail 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead