Sunset hikes near Southbridge, 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 No. 4 & Hatchet Pond 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 76 min of walking

2. Prindle Lake 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

3. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 7 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 118 min of walking

4. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond, 6 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 123 min of walking

5. Charlton Fire Pond 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Leaping Trout Ledge–Lower Sibley Pond, 6 lakes 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 41 min of walking

7. Walker Mountain–Beaver Pond, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Walker Pond–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. North Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Carpenter's Rocks–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Beaver Pond–Beaver Pond Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 136 min of walking

12. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 171 min of walking