Sunset hikes near Douglas, 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. Southern New England Railway via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 306 min of walking

2. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 128 min of walking

3. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 328 min of walking

4. 200 Sportsmen Club–Douglas State Forest Beach, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 327 min of walking

5. Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 211 min of walking

6. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Chamberlain Pond & Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 138 min of walking

8. Schmidt Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Old Douglas Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 108 min of walking

10. Chamberlain Pond 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 98 min of walking

11. Reservoir Number Five–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

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

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 147 min of walking

12. Grassy Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 344 min of walking