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.
This week’s evenings
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New Boston Road 0.6 mi away
Be there by 7:47 PM
- Be there7:47 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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N. Macedonia Rd. & NET Trail (white) 1.5 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Ames Pond 2 mi away
Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 37 min of walking
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Ledge view–Ames Pond, 3 sights 2 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
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Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mt. Mineral Road & NET Trail (white) 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Wyola 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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M&M Trail (Old Route) 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:46 PM
- Leave trailhead7:46 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Barnes Road–Cooleyville Road, 9 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 5:44 PM
- Leave trailhead5:44 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car10:14 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 236 min of walking
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Quabbin Reservoir–North Prescott Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car9:38 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 157 min of walking
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Griswold Road–North Prescott Road, 4 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car9:38 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 158 min of walking
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Robert Frost Trail (Orange) 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:40 PM
- Leave trailhead7:40 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking
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Robert Frost Trail 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:39 PM
- Leave trailhead7:39 PM
- Sunset8:08 PM
- Head back8:23 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:39 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking