Sunset hikes near Pondville, 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. Priscilla Road 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Highway Trail/Future Atlantic Circuit Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Cobb Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 243 min of walking

4. Great Herring Pond & Foundry Pond 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. White Island Pond–Glen Charlie Pond, 5 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Tarkiln Hill Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Besse Bog Reservoir–Three Cornered Pond, 5 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

8. Glen Charlie Pond–Besse Bog Reservoir, 6 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Black Pond Loop via Sorenti Avenue 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Black Pond & Abandoned Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Crooked Pond–Torrey Pond Road, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 98 min of walking