Sunset hikes near White Valley, 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. Path Continues 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 150 min of walking

3. Marsh Lane 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Muddy Pond–Prison Camp Fire Road, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 240 min of walking

5. Kitchen Fire Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 99 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Ware river via Marsh Lane 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 91 min of walking

7. Midstate Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Narrow Lane 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 173 min of walking

11. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 52 min of walking

12. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 54 min of walking