Sunset hikes near Wendell, 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. Old Farley Road & Stone Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Bear Mountain Trail & Thompson Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Lake Wyola–Lake Wyola State Park Beach, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Tyler Pond–Fiske Pond Conservation Area Beach, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Bear Mountain 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:47 PM

   1. Be there7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Wickett Pond–Davis Road, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

7. Nipmuck & Saxon Bridge Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 46 min of walking

8. Hannah Swarton Trail & Saxon Bridge Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 45 min of walking

9. Damon Camp Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

10. Jerusalem Viewpoint–Damon Camp Road Loop, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

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

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

11. Davis Road–Jerusalem Road, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 16 min before dark.

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

12. Carlton Road 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:48 PM

    1. Be there7:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Dark8:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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