Sunset hikes near Hillsville, 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. Oak Hill–Sampson's Pebble, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 378 min of walking

2. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 72 min of walking

4. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 211 min of walking

5. Corridor 71–Depot Trail/Corridor 71, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

6. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

9. Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint–Corridor 71, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Meadow Road Shared Use Path 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Path Continues 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Long Pond via Midstate Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 75 min of walking