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 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. North Brookfield Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 182 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Corridor 71–Depot Trail/Corridor 71, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 226 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 263 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Beaver Pond–Beaver Pond Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 136 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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