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 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 219 min of walking

5. Back-of-the-Hill Trail & Outer Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Pond 11 & Outer Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Dead Man's Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 174 min of walking

9. Disc Golf Course 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

10. South Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

11. Warner Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 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 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking