Sunset hikes near Briggs Corner, 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. Oak Hill 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Outer Loop Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Pond 11 & Outer Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 158 min of walking

4. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. G's Place–Back-of-the-Hill Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Pond 11–Pond 3, 9 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 167 min of walking

7. Greenwood Lake–G's Place, 11 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 173 min of walking

8. Dead Man's Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

9. Disc Golf Course 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. South Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Warner Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 81 min of walking

12. Monument Rock–Muskrat Pond, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking