Sunset hikes near Collins 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. Terry Brook Pond & Gas Line Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Blue Trail–Green Trail, 6 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 124 min of walking

3. Green Trail–Lafayette Road, 6 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 110 min of walking

4. High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

5. Rocky Woods Street 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 55 min of walking

6. Glebe Street & Rocky Woods Street 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. North Point–Bristol Town Beach, 3 beaches 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

8. Bristol Town Beach & Colt State Park Bike Path 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

9. Big Bearhole Pond–Middle Pond Loop, 3 lakes 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 25 min of walking

10. Rico Trail Loop 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Le Baron Hill–Bearhole Road, 3 sights 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 94 min of walking

12. Little Quittacas Pond 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint