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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  2. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 174 min of walking

  3. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  4. Camel Hump Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  5. Quabbin Reservoir–Camel Hump Road, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. Gorge Trail–Soapstone Mtn Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

  7. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  8. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

  9. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  10. Poor Farm Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 103 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 6 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Racoon Hill Road 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 44 min of walking