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 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint–Corridor 71, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

3. Corridor 71 & Depot Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

4. North Brookfield Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Depot Trail/Corridor 71–Depot Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

6. Burncoat Pond–Howe Pond, 10 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

7. Howe Pond–Depot Trail/Corridor 71 Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

8. Path Continues 6.7 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

9. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 4.3 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

10. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 5 sights 5.1 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

11. Oak Hill–Long Pond, 3 lakes 5.5 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

12. Long Pond–Muddy Pond, 3 lakes 5.7 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