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. Ledge view–Ames Pond, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 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.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 69 min of walking

2. Ames Pond–N. Macedonia Rd., 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 3:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 315 min of walking

3. N. Macedonia Rd. & NET Trail (white) 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Mt. Mineral Road & NET Trail (white) 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. New Boston Road 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. Lake Wyola 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

7. M&M Trail (Old Route) 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Earl Whitaker Road & Hunt Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Blake Road–Earl Whitaker Road, 9 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Quabbin Reservoir–North Prescott Road, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 163 min of walking

11. Griswold Road–North Prescott Road, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 164 min of walking

12. Doubleday Road–J Vaughn Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 305 min of walking