Sunset hikes near West Wrentham, 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. Grape Trail (White) & Ridge Trail via Mercy Loop 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

2. Joes Rock Pond 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Bald Hill 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 109 min of walking

4. Beaver Pond 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

5. Warner Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

6. Red Brush Hill & Warner Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 50 min of walking

8. Chilson Beach–Well # 1 Beach, 3 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 134 min of walking

9. Red Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

10. Balancing Rock via South Loop Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

11. Sunrise Hill & Lookout Point via Sunrise Hill Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 20 min of walking

12. Disc Golf Course 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint