Sunset hikes near Sterling Camp Grounds, 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. Barnes Hill 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

2. Clamshell Pond–Frog Pond, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

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

3. Lancaster Mill Pond–Clamshell Pond, 5 lakes 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 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

4. Reubens Hill–Clamshell Pond, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 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 · 160 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Old Linden Street 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Mountain Laurel Trail–Primary Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 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 · 150 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wachusett Reservoir–Lancaster Mill Pond, 5 lakes 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Red 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Allen Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

10. Vaughn Hills–Moen Primary Trail East Loop, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary–Powell/Reed/Abbot (yellow blaze), 4 sights 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 86 min of walking

12. NHESP Certified Vernal Pool–(potential NHESP vernal pool), 5 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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