Sunset hikes near Prentice Corner, 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. Reservoir Number Five–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 147 min of walking

2. Reservoir Number Six–Joe's Trail Loop, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

3. Putnam Hill–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Reservoir Number Six & Joe's Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 82 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Southern New England Trunkline Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Midstate Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

7. George Hill & Orange Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 59 min of walking

8. Yellow Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 128 min of walking

10. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 243 min of walking

11. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 3 groves 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 131 min of walking

12. Beaver Pond 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 147 min of walking