AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Athol, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Tully Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 34 min of walking

  2. Newton Reservoir via Old Stage Road 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 106 min of walking

  3. Old Stage Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 100 min of walking

  4. Lamb City Pond & Old Stage Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  5. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  6. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 4.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  8. Poor Farm Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 103 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. West View via NET/M&M Trail (white) 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car11:06 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 341 min of walking

  10. Ball Hill–Richards Reservoir, 3 summits 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  11. Erving State Forest Beach–Cross Road, 5 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 26 min of walking

  12. Cross Road & Mountain Road via Moss Brook Road 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 25 min of walking