Sunset hikes near Perrins Crossing, 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. Monument Rock–Muskrat Pond, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

2. Snapping Turtle Spring 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

3. James V. Turner Reservoir & Turner Reservoir Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

4. Central Pond 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Oak Hill 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. South Loop Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 181 min of walking

7. G's Place–Back-of-the-Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

8. Back-of-the-Hill Trail & Outer Loop Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

10. Manchester Pond Reservoir 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Pond 11 & Outer Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 158 min of walking

12. Pond 11–Pond 3, 9 lakes 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 174 min of walking