Sunset hikes near South Spencer, 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. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 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 · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. Walker Mountain–Beaver Pond, 3 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. North Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Carpenter's Rocks–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Walker Pond–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint–Corridor 71, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Corridor 71 & Depot Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

9. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

10. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

11. Charlton Fire Pond 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 52 min of walking

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