Sunset hikes near Leverett Station, 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. Smith Conservation Restriction–Roaring Brook Conservation Area, 5 groves 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Sumner Mountain Road Water Supply Land–Robert Frost Sunset Point, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 143 min of walking

3. Roaring Brook Conservation Area–Bates Sanctuary, 6 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 82 min of walking

4. M&M Trail (Old Route) 3.4 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. Rattlesnake Gutter Road–Rattlesnake Hill Inner Loop, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 82 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Puffers Pond South Beach–Puffers Pond North Beach, 3 beaches 1.5 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. Mount Boreas–Pulpit Hill, 6 beaches 1.5 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

8. Flat Hills & Atkins Reservoir 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 63 min of walking

9. Orchard Hill Mtb Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Pulpit Hill–Puffers Pond, 6 beaches 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Bates Sanctuary–Sumner Mountain Road Water Supply Land, 3 groves 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 137 min of walking

12. Puffers Pond North Beach via Robert Frost Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 117 min of walking