Sunset hikes near New Salem, 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. N. Macedonia Rd. & NET Trail (white) 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Mt. Mineral Road & NET Trail (white) 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ledge view–Ames Pond, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Ames Pond–N. Macedonia Rd., 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 315 min of walking

5. NET Trail (white)–New Boston Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

6. Earl Whitaker Road & Hunt Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Blake Road–Earl Whitaker Road, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Quabbin Reservoir–North Prescott Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 163 min of walking

9. Griswold Road–North Prescott Road, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 164 min of walking

10. Doubleday Road–J Vaughn Road, 4 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 305 min of walking

11. Bear Mountain 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 208 min of walking

12. Thompson Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 210 min of walking