Sunset hikes near Burrage 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. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

2. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Poor Farm Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 103 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Pottapaug Pond–Quabbin Reservoir, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 269 min of walking

6. Camel Hump Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

7. Old Town Hall–Camel Hump Road, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 66 min of walking

8. Quabbin Reservoir–Camel Hump Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 206 min of walking

9. Dudley Trail–Ledges Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Tumbledown East 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Jerry's Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Tumbledown North 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint