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. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Flag Mountain 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 52 min of walking

5. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 117 min of walking

7. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Ford Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. Barrus Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 101 min of walking

10. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. County Road & Vernal Pool 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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