Sunset hikes near Buckland Four Corners, 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. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking

2. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

3. Ford Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

5. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

7. Massaemett Mountain–Wolves Den, 10 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 56 min of walking

8. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

9. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 87 min of walking

10. Goatherd's Quest–Greenwood Walls Trail, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Greenwood Walls Trail–Kiln Road, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 33 min of walking

12. Barrus Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walking