Sunset hikes near Highlands, 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. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 295 min of walking

4. NET/M&M Trail (white) & Tramway 5.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Tramway & Two Forest via Devil's Football 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint & Tramway 6 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 230 min of walking

8. Waterfall–Bear Hole Resevoir, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 210 min of walking

9. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 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 · 60 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bear Hole Resevoir–Bearhole Reservoir Road, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint