Sunset hikes near Adamsville, 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. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

2. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Flag Mountain & Hillman Ice Pond 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 124 min of walking

6. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via Sugar Run 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via East Road 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 98 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. E. Stranged Moose 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint