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

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Heading North & h2w 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mid State Trail & Wapack Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. The Throne–West Throne Hill Conservation Land Loop, 3 groves 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. West Throne Hill Conservation Land–Lawrence Land, 3 groves 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. Old Turnpike Road 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. Squannacook River–Dead River, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead