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. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

2. Racoon Hill Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 56 min of walking

3. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 87 min of walking

4. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 88 min of walking

5. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 179 min of walking

6. Camel Hump Road 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 67 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Quabbin Reservoir–Camel Hump Road, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 206 min of walking

8. Johnson Hill Trail & Ledges Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 150 min of walking

9. Dudley Trail–Ledges Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:32 PM

   1. Be there6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Dark7:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Buell Trail & Ledges Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Dudley Trail & Ledges Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Gorge Trail–Soapstone Mtn Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint