Sunset hikes near West Brookfield, 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. Path Continues via Military Highway 1673 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 26 min of walking

2. Lucy Stone Home Site & Coy Hill Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 43 min of walking

3. The Rock House–Balance Rock, 6 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Balance Rock–Carter Pond, 5 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

5. Forest Avenue 4.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:59 PM

   1. Be there6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Dark7:48 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Prendiville Road;Town Farm Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking

7. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. North Brookfield Rail Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 182 min of walking

9. Town Line Loop via Field Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:19 PM
   3. Head back7:34 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:48 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 97 min of walking

10. North Street 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 25 min of walking

11. Path Continues 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Path Continues 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:59 PM

    1. Be there6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Dark7:48 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:48 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead