Sunset hikes near Smiths Ferry, 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. Mount Holyoke–Summit House Loop, 7 sights 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint & Two Forest 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 61 min of walking

3. Parker Reservoir & NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Conglomerate Rock & NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Devils Garden–Lithia Springs Reservoir, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lithia Springs Reservoir–Black Rock Trail/RFT (orange), 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Tramway & Two Forest via Devil's Football 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 137 min of walking

9. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 137 min of walking

10. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:46 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 295 min of walking

11. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 134 min of walking

12. Access Trail–NET/M&M Trail (white), 4 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking