Sunset hikes near Charlemont, 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. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via Sugar Run 1.3 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via East Road 1.3 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Wine Tree 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster–Juggernaut, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. E. Stranged Moose 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Beaver Brook Trail–Fern Glade Trail, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 134 min of walking

8. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 5.9 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

9. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

10. Ford Road 5.9 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

11. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 98 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint