Sunset hikes near Wheelwright, 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. Racoon Hill Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. Path Continues 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. The Rock House–Balance Rock, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Balance Rock–Carter Pond, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 150 min of walking

6. Marsh Lane 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Ware river via Marsh Lane 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 91 min of walking

8. Muddy Pond & Marsh Lane via Mass Central Rail Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 192 min of walking

9. Old Town Hall–Camel Hump Road, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 7 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lucy Stone Home Site & Coy Hill Road 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 8 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint