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 3.4 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

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

3. Pottapaug Pond–F-94 Starfire Crash Site, 5 sights 1.8 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. Old Town Hall–Petersham Road, 4 sights 1.9 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

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

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 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 · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Camel Hump Road 0 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

10. Quabbin Reservoir–Dead Man's Curve, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 132 min of walking

11. Dudley Trail–Ledges Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Buell Trail & Ledges Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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