Sunset hikes near South 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. Mount Watatic–Nutting Hill, 7 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 52 min of walking

2. Nutting Hill–Cascade Trail, 7 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Island Pond–Mill Pond, 5 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Pratt Mountain–Mid State Trail, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 70 min of walking

5. Mid State Trail–State Line Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Frank Robbins Trail & Wapack Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Mill Pond–Binney Hill Road, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

8. Binney Hill Road & West Binney Hill Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 57 min of walking

9. Divol Pond 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

10. Old Gardner Road 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

11. Dow Parcel 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. Mayflower Ridge Trail via Beaver Trail (maintenance needed) 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking

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