Sunset hikes near Townsend, 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. Heading North & h2w 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Dow Parcel 3.4 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

3. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

4. West Throne Hill Conservation Land–Lawrence Land, 4 groves 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 8 min of walking

5. The Throne–West Throne Hill Conservation Land, 4 groves 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 8 min of walking

6. Archie Pond 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

7. Coreys Hill–Hobart Hill, 10 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 51 min of walking

8. Proctor Hill–Tenney Meadow, 8 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

9. Old Turnpike Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Shattuck Lot–Pout Pond, 6 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 47 min of walking

11. Beaver Brook Association Viewpoint–Eastman Meadow Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Eastman Meadow Trail–Elkins Road Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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