Sunset hikes near Winchendon Springs, 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. Crystal Lake–Perley Brook Reservoir, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 251 min of walking

2. Homestead Lane–Monadnock Recreational Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 153 min of walking

3. Homestead Lane 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

4. Lost Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. Divol Pond 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

6. Mill Pond–Binney Hill Road, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Pratt Mountain & Mill Pond via Wapack Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

8. Nutting Hill–Island Pond, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Island Pond–Mill Pond, 4 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Mount Watatic–Nutting Hill, 9 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 67 min of walking

11. Mid State Trail–State Line Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 68 min of walking

12. Frank Robbins Trail–Wapack Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 53 min of walking