AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Path Continues 3.2 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 0.2 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. Sampson's Pebble–Long Pond, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  4. Marsh Lane 0.8 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

  5. Oak Hill 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Muddy Pond–Prison Camp Fire Road, 3 sights 1.5 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

  7. Midstate Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Mass Central Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 182 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Prison Camp Fire Road & T6 Trail via Kitchen Fire Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  10. Ware river via Marsh Lane 0.3 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

  11. Hawes Hill Road & Skelly Road 6.2 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

  12. Buck Hill Conservation Area–Spencer State Forest, 9 sights 4.9 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