Sunset hikes near East Princeton, 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. Midstate Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 39 min of walking

2. Wachusett Reservoir–Lancaster Mill Pond, 5 lakes 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Barnes Hill 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Crystal Lake–Perley Brook Reservoir, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 173 min of walking

6. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 5 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 54 min of walking

8. Long Pond via Midstate Trail 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 54 min of walking

9. Lancaster Mill Pond–Clamshell Pond, 5 lakes 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Clamshell Pond–Frog Pond, 5 sights 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 49 min of walking

11. Reubens Hill–Clamshell Pond, 6 sights 12.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 39 min of walking

12. Old Linden Street 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint