Sunset hikes near Princeton Station, 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. Oak Hill via Midstate Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 103 min of walking

2. Muddy Pond–Prison Camp Fire Road, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 234 min of walking

3. Prison Camp Fire Road & T6 Trail via Kitchen Fire Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Midstate Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walking

5. Mass Central Rail Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 174 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 216 min of walking

7. Long Pond–Browning Pond, 4 lakes 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 220 min of walking

8. Underwood Conservation Area & Nonesuch Loop (yellow) 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cournoyer Pond–Blue Dot Trail (Bob Elms), 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Blue Dot Trail (Bob Elms)–North Street Loop, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Mount Jefferson–Behind the Chimney Trail, 4 sights 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Copper Mine Trail & Muzzy Ridge Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

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