Sunset hikes near Collinsville, 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. Charles Jack Path–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Gumpas Pond–Pelham Town Beach, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. Pelham Town Beach–Phoebe Rock Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Skyview Trail–Spaulding Hill Road Loop, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Long Trail–Skyview Trail, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Long Trail–Spalding Hill Road Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Cottontail Lane–Long Trail Loop, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Beaver Pond Loop–Cottontail Lane, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Dino Rock–Gagnon Pond, 10 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 415 min of walking

10. Poplar Hill–Bob's Trail, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 263 min of walking

11. Lower Powerline Trail & Upper Powerline Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 90 min of walking

12. Gagnon Pond–Apple Farm Trail, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 66 min of walking