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. Cricket Hill Road via Hen Hawk Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 93 min of walking

3. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 94 min of walking

4. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

5. Mountain Street Reservoir & Grass Hill Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 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.

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

6. Grass Hill & Grass Hill Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

8. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 154 min of walking

9. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. County Road & Vernal Pool 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Vernal Pool 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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