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. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 164 min of walking

2. Schmidt Trail Loop via Midstate Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 200 Sportsmen Club & Bare Hill 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Bare Hill 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. 200 Sportsmen Club 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. 200 Sportsmen Club 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 51 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 138 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

12. Grassy Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 344 min of walking