Sunset hikes near Whately, 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. Mountain Street Reservoir & Grass Hill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 145 min of walking

2. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

3. County Road & Vernal Pool 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

4. Vernal Pool 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

6. Fridge 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 93 min of walking

7. Mount Warner–Rock Etam Loop, 4 summits 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 44 min of walking

8. Lake Warner & Salamander Loop Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. Hen Hawk Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Grass Hill & Grass Hill Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 83 min of walking

11. Mt. Warner Connector 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. Long Plain Road Cons. Area–Cranberry Pond, 3 groves 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 36 min of walking