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 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 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 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 0 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 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 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 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Yellow Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

8. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 117 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 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 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 164 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. 200 Sportsmen Club & Whitin Reservoir via Midstate Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 111 min of walking