Sunset hikes near Dana Center, 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. Racoon Hill Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 179 min of walking

3. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 87 min of walking

4. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 88 min of walking

5. Camel Hump Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Quabbin Reservoir–Camel Hump Road, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 206 min of walking

7. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Connor Pond–Buell Trail, 6 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 106 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Dudley Trail–Old Town Road, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Buell Trail–Dudley Trail, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 100 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint