Sunset hikes near Petersham, 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. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Poor Farm Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 103 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

4. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 96 min of walking

6. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 97 min of walking

7. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 174 min of walking

8. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Connor Pond–Buell Trail, 6 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 106 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Dudley Trail–Old Town Road, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Camel Hump Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking