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

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 65 min of walking

3. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Poor Farm Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 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 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 260 min of walking

6. Camel Hump Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 62 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

9. Tumbledown East 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 125 min of walking

10. Tumbledown North 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Quaker Drive 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 122 min of walking

12. Jerry's Trail 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead