Sunset hikes near Pitcherville, 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. Mount Jefferson–Behind the Chimney Trail, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 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.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Copper Mine Trail & Muzzy Ridge Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

3. Cook Pond–Cook's Pond Trail, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walking

4. Underwood Conservation Area & Nonesuch Loop (yellow) 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Mill Pond Trail & Old Cross Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

6. Crystal Lake–Perley Brook Reservoir, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Narrow Lane 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 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 · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Midstate Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 38 min of walking

10. Bakers Lane 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

11. Lamb City Pond & Old Stage Road 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 19 min of walking

12. Newton Reservoir via Old Stage Road 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 106 min of walking