Sunset hikes near Tinkertown, 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. Monks Hill & Little Smelt Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 82 min of walking

2. Muddy Pond & Pratts Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

3. Waiting Hill–North Hill Marsh Pond, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Island Creek Pond–Pine Lake, 3 lakes 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Pine Lake & Round Pond 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

6. North Hill Marsh Pond–Pine Lake, 3 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

7. Lake Nekon & Pratts Pond 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Indian Pond–Lake Nekon, 3 lakes 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pratts Pond 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Indian Pond 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Power Lines 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Billington Sea & Briggs Reservoir via Power Lines 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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