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 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 26 min of walking

2. Snapping Turtle Spring 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Central Pond 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

5. South Loop Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Oak Hill 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Pond 11 & Outer Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Outer Loop Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

9. Manchester Pond Reservoir 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 167 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Chartley Pond & Outer Loop Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint