Sunset hikes near West Sutton, 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. Midstate Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walking

2. 200 Sportsmen Club & Bare Hill 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 30 min of walking

3. 200 Sportsmen Club 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Beaver Pond via Southern New England Railway 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 41 min of walking

5. 200 Sportsmen Club & Beaver Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Bare Hill & Beaver Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 26 min of walking

7. Putnam Hill–Reservoir Number Six, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

8. Reservoir Number Six & Joe's Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 82 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Reservoir Number Six–Joe's Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

10. Chamberlain Pond & Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Schmidt Trail 3.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Old Douglas Road 4 mi away

    Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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