Sunset hikes near Camp Massapoag, 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. Chestnut Hill 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 110 min of walking

2. Baralock Hill–Bruce Clements Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 113 min of walking

3. Kissacook Hill–Clay Pit Hill, 4 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 45 min of walking

4. Bruce Clements Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 53 min of walking

5. Bruce Clements Trail & Chestnut Hill Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 64 min of walking

6. Bear Hill 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

7. Upper Massapoag Pond via Cow Pond Brook Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 86 min of walking

8. Red Line Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Brown Trail & Bruce Clements Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 139 min of walking

10. unmaintained 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. Massapoag Pond–Lower Massapoag Pond, 3 lakes 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 34 min of walking

12. Dan Parker Road via Blood Road 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 130 min of walking