Sunset hikes near Still River, 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. NHESP Certified Vernal Pool–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. North Peak–Thurston's Beach, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

3. Thurston's Beach–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

4. Secondary Viewpoint–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

5. Vaughn Hills–Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary & Vaughn Primary Trail - North via Bowers Springs Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Powell/Reed/Abbot (yellow blaze) via Bare Hill Wildlife Sanctuary 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Pin Hill North–Dolan Mason Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Pin Hill South–Dolan Mason Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Dolan Mason Trail & Harvard Snowmobile Club Trail 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Dark8:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Primary Viewpoint–Field Perimeter Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Field Perimeter Trail–Primary Trail, 3 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 43 min of walking

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