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. Cobb Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 243 min of walking

2. East Line Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Three Corners Pond Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 210 min of walking

4. Priscilla Road 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

6. Black Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Little Herring Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Kennard Reservoir East Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Gramp's Loop 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Halfway Pond & Gramp's Loop 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead