Sunset hikes near Buffington 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. Terry Brook Pond & Gas Line Trail Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

2. Hathaway Road–Makepeace Road, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Ighby Lane–Makepeace Road, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Breakneck Hill Loop–Donahue Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Big Bearhole Pond–Middle Pond Loop, 3 lakes 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. Le Baron Hill–Bearhole Road, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 94 min of walking

7. Rico Trail Loop 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

9. Little Quittacas Pond & Conduit Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Conduit Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Path Continues 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Assawompset Pond–Pocksha Pond, 3 lakes 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking