Sunset hikes near Sturbridge, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Walker Mountain–Beaver Pond, 3 summits 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Carpenter's Rocks–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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North Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Walker Pond–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 3 mi away
Leave by 7:19 PM
- Leave trailhead7:19 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Town Line Loop via Field Loop Trail 2.9 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car9:06 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 97 min of walking
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Mill Pond Trail–Mission Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away
Leave by 7:19 PM
- Leave trailhead7:19 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 49 min of walking
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Mission Trail–Mountain Road Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 49 min of walking
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Mill Pond Trail & Mission Trail 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mission Trail & Walker Pond Road 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car9:04 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 92 min of walking
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Beaver Pond & Mission Trail via Walker Pond Road 3.2 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Opacum Pond–Stately White Pine Grove, 4 sights 0.6 mi away
Leave by 7:27 PM
- Leave trailhead7:27 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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New Boston Trail & South Trail 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:29 PM
- Leave trailhead7:29 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 30 min of walking