Sunset hikes near Fort Morris, 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. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

2. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

4. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

5. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 57 min of walking

6. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. County Road & Vernal Pool 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Vernal Pool 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

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

10. Fridge 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Hen Hawk Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 318 min of walking

12. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking