Sunset hikes near South Monson, 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. Peaked Mountain Tract–Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint, 4 groves 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. Woodman Pond–Dean Pond, 3 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Conant Brook Reservoir & Monson Reservoir 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

4. Crow Hill Road 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

6. Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

7. Vinica Pond 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sunrise Peak Conservation Area–Switchback Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Spencer Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Mt. Waddaquaduck Viewpoint–Path Continues, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

11. Path Continues–MBO Road, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

12. Bruie Pond–Hampden Road, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 64 min of walking

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