Sunset hikes near 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 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

2. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 72 min of walking

3. Corridor 71–Depot Trail/Corridor 71, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

4. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint–Corridor 71, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Meadow Road Shared Use Path 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 5 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 329 min of walking

10. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 130 min of walking

12. North Brookfield Rail Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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