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 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Path Continues 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 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 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 130 min of walking

6. Marsh Lane 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Ware river via Marsh Lane 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

10. Granger Road 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Ware river & Lackey Lane via Ware River Rail Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

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