Sunset hikes near Hubbardston, 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. Mount Jefferson–Behind the Chimney Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Midstate Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 38 min of walking

3. Copper Mine Trail & Muzzy Ridge Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

4. Cook Pond–Cook's Pond Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

5. Underwood Conservation Area & Nonesuch Loop (yellow) 3.4 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

6. Mill Pond Trail & Old Cross Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

7. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 173 min of walking

9. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 150 min of walking

10. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 7 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 197 min of walking

11. Marsh Lane 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

12. Muddy Pond–Prison Camp Fire Road, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 240 min of walking