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. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 0.6 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

2. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 1.1 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

3. Massaemett Mountain & Waterthrush Trail via Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail 1.5 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

4. Pocumtuck Mountain & McLeod Pond via Stacey Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 208 min of walking

5. Hen Hawk Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 318 min of walking

6. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 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 · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 57 min of walking

8. Trap Rock Ledge–Blueberry, 4 sights 10.3 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

9. Pocumtuck Rock & Fridge 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 96 min of walking

10. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 7.7 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

11. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Ford Road 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

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