Sunset hikes near Barre, 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. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Ware river & Marsh Lane 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 107 min of walking

3. Narrow Lane 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 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 · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

5. Racoon Hill Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. Path Continues 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Mount Jefferson–Behind the Chimney Trail, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 150 min of walking

9. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 231 min of walking

10. Marsh Lane 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

11. Oak Hill 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Muddy Pond–Prison Camp Fire Road, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 240 min of walking