Sunset hikes near North Heath, 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. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 10 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 101 min of walking

2. Pelham Lake–Pelham Lake Park Beach, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 98 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. 1792 Trail–Adams Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Davis Mine Loop–Dead Moose Trail Loop, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

6. Wine Tree 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster–Juggernaut, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Sugar Run–The Gronk, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. E. Stranged Moose & Wine Tree 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. MST & Wine Tree via East Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 99 min of walking

11. Mount Institute–Billy Badger, 8 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint