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. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

2. Connor Pond–Buell Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 106 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Old Town Road–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 123 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 3.4 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

6. Dead Man's Curve–Tamplin Road, 3 sights 1.8 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

7. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 1.8 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

8. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 1.9 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

9. Camel Hump Road 0 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

10. Quabbin Reservoir–Camel Hump Road, 4 sights 1.7 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

11. Johnson Hill Trail & Ledges Trail 2.8 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

12. Tumbledown North 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 126 min of walking