Sunset hikes

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. Pelletier Woods–Wood Farm, 3 groves 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. North Brookfield Rail Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 182 min of walking

3. Corridor 71–Depot Trail/Corridor 71, 4 sights 1.4 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

4. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 1.8 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

5. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 2 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. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 2 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

7. Carpenter's Rocks–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 226 min of walking

8. Walker Mountain–Beaver Pond, 3 summits 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 263 min of walking

9. Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint–Corridor 71, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. North Viewpoint–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 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 · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Beaver Pond–Beaver Pond Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 136 min of walking

12. Walker Pond–Beaver Pond, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 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 · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint