Sunset hikes near Camp Bement, 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. Charlton Fire Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

3. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

4. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Leaping Trout Ledge–Lower Sibley Pond, 6 lakes 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 41 min of walking

6. North Brookfield Rail Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 182 min of walking

7. North Viewpoint–Bushnell Road, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Beaver Pond Trail–Mill Pond Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 46 min of walking

9. Carpenter's Rocks–Mill Pond Trail, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Walker Pond–Mill Pond Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Mill Pond Trail & Mission Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Mission Trail & Walker Pond Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 92 min of walking