Sunset hikes near Upper Wire Village, 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. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 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

2. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 1.1 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. Long Pond–Browning Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 148 min of walking

4. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 5 sights 3.3 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

5. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 1.9 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

6. Corridor 71–Depot Trail/Corridor 71, 4 sights 2.9 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

7. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.9 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

8. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

9. Meadow Road Shared Use Path 2.2 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

10. Path Continues 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Prison Camp Fire Road & T6 Trail via Kitchen Fire Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 91 min of walking

12. Muddy Pond–Prison Camp Fire Road, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 234 min of walking