Sunset hikes near East Greenfield, 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. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

2. County Road & Vernal Pool 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

3. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

4. Vernal Pool 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Fridge 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Bartlett Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

7. Plains Road Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking

8. Green Pond & Beach Road via Bartlett Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking

9. Wills Hill & Lake Pleasant via Plains Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lake Pleasant via Bartlett Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Hope Street 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Dry Hill Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 51 min of walking