Sunset hikes near Burkville, 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. Cricket Hill Road via Hen Hawk Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 93 min of walking

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 94 min of walking

4. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

5. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 177 min of walking

6. Beaver Brook Trail–Fern Glade Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 179 min of walking

7. Mountain Street Reservoir & Grass Hill Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 145 min of walking

8. Grass Hill & Grass Hill Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 83 min of walking

9. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

10. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking