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. Pocumtuck Mountain via South Catamount Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 3.3 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 3.3 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. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 3.9 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

5. Bailey Rd to Beldingville Rd Trail 6.8 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

6. 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

7. Orchard View–Beaver Brook Trail, 3 sights 9.9 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

8. Beaver Brook Trail–Fern Glade Trail, 3 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. Ford Road 10.2 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

10. Adams Mountain–Pelham Lake, 9 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 78 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Hawks Brook Trial–La Belle Road Loop, 6 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 car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Farmstead Trail–La Belle Road Loop, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 66 min of walking