Sunset hikes near East Douglas Station, 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 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Reservoir Number Five–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Grassy Pond & Streeter Trail via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 201 min of walking

4. Dudley Pond & Streeter Trail via Southern New England Trunkline Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car11:41 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 414 min of walking

6. Schmidt Trail 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Midstate Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

8. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 243 min of walking

9. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 3 groves 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 131 min of walking

10. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

11. Beaver Pond 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 147 min of walking

12. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead