Sunset hikes near Erving, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Old Farley Road & Stone Road 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walking
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Bear Mountain 1.2 mi away
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Erving State Forest Beach–Cross Road, 5 sights 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 30 min of walking
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Cross Road & Mountain Road via Moss Brook Road 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 29 min of walking
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Blue Trail–Gold Dot, 7 sights 1.7 mi away
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
-
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
-
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bear Mountain Trail & Thompson Road 1.8 mi away
Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 49 min of walking
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Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
-
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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The Slab–Buoux Buttress, 6 sights 1.8 mi away
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead