Sunset hikes near Holland, 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. Sessions Meadow Marsh & Stickney Road Loop via Paine Hill Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 161 min of walking

2. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Wells Brook Dam & South Wales Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 23 min of walking

4. Breakneck Hill Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walking

5. Mashapaug Pond–Bigelow Pond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 99 min of walking

6. Hatchet Pond–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 110 min of walking

7. Reservoir No. 5 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 109 min of walking

8. Reservoir No. 4–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 110 min of walking

9. Stickney Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Vinica Pond 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Roundhouse Road 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 29 min of walking

12. Mount Pisgah 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking