Sunset hikes near Camp Howe, 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. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Barrus Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walking

3. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. Bofat Hill & Unquomonk Reservoir 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Petticoat Hill & Bofat Hill via Roger Bisbee Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 349 min of walking

6. Reservoir Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. Ford Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. Spruce Hill Road 9.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Goatherd Rock–Bog Trail, 7 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Hunt Road 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Flag Mountain 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 52 min of walking

12. Bog Trail–Greenwood Walls Trail, 6 sights 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint