Sunset hikes near West 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. Heald Pond–H2C, 3 sights 6.8 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

2. Heading North & h2w 4.8 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

3. Proctor Hill–Shattuck Lot, 10 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 172 min of walking

4. Hobart Hill–Proctor Hill, 13 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 174 min of walking

5. Dow Parcel 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 64 min of walking

6. Mayflower Ridge Trail via Beaver Trail (maintenance needed) 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Old Tote Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 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.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Ben Farnsworth Road & Russell Hill Loop Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 38 min of walking

9. Pratt Mountain–Mid State Trail, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Island Pond–Mill Pond, 4 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 70 min of walking

11. Mid State Trail & Wapack Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 71 min of walking

12. Groton School Pond–Dead River, 3 lakes 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking