Sunset hikes near Shirkshire, 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. Hen Hawk Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 318 min of walking

2. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

4. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

5. Pocumtuck Mountain & McLeod Pond via Stacey Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 208 min of walking

6. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking

7. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

9. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. County Road & Vernal Pool 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Vernal Pool 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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