Sunset hikes near Furnace, 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. Racoon Hill Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 56 min of walking

2. The Rock House–Balance Rock, 6 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Balance Rock–Carter Pond, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

4. Lucy Stone Home Site & Coy Hill Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 179 min of walking

6. Quabbin Reservoir–Dead Man's Curve, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 138 min of walking

7. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

8. Path Continues 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Connor Pond–Buell Trail, 6 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 106 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Dudley Trail–Old Town Road, 5 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking