Sunset hikes near Adams, 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. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 15.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 4 sights 16.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 33 min of walking

3. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 3 sights 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 87 min of walking

4. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking

5. Goatherd Rock–Goatherd's Quest, 4 sights 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

6. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 sights 16.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 4 sights 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 121 min of walking

8. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Avery's Camp–Bridge Road, 8 sights 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 109 min of walking

10. Avery's Camp–Druid Ridge, 5 sights 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 143 min of walking

11. Hunt Road 15.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 88 min of walking

12. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 16.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 115 min of walking