Sunset hikes near Roaring Brook Camp, 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. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. County Road & Vernal Pool 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

3. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

4. Vernal Pool 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Fridge 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 88 min of walking

6. North Sugarloaf Mountain 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 47 min of walking

7. Mt. Sugarloaf Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Long Plain Road Cons. Area–Cranberry Pond, 3 groves 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 36 min of walking

12. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 117 min of walking