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. Hen Hawk Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 76 min of walking

2. Mountain Street Reservoir & Grass Hill Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 145 min of walking

3. Grass Hill & Grass Hill Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 83 min of walking

4. Beaver Brook Trail–Fern Glade Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 179 min of walking

5. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walking

6. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walking

7. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 17 min of walking

8. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

9. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. County Road & Vernal Pool 8 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 124 min of walking

11. Vernal Pool 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 97 min of walking

12. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 120 min of walking