Sunset hikes near South Factory Village, 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. Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint & Crow Hill Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 98 min of walking

2. Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint & Crow Hill Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 98 min of walking

3. Crow Hill Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

4. Peaked Mountain Tract–Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Conant Brook Reservoir & Monson Reservoir 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking

6. White Trail & Yellow Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 28 min of walking

7. Spencer Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Mount Pisgah 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

9. Vinica Pond 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Mt. Waddaquaduck Viewpoint–Path Continues, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

11. Path Continues–MBO Road, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

12. Sunrise Peak Conservation Area–Peak Road, 3 sights 6.1 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