Sunset hikes near Eastland Heights, 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. Three Corners Pond Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 274 min of walking

2. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 11 min of walking

3. East Line Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 246 min of walking

4. Priscilla Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

5. Cobb Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 296 min of walking

6. Bloody Pond CA Trail via Energetic Sauce 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Bloody Pond CA Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Black Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 75 min of walking

9. Big Rocky Pond via Sandy Pond Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Little Herring Pond 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Kennard Reservoir East Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 84 min of walking

12. Glen Charlie Pond & Besse Bog Reservoir via Agawam Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 85 min of walking