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. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Black Pond Loop via Sorenti Avenue 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Signal Hill–Foundry Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 16 min of walking

4. Long Pond & Halfway Pond via Three Corners Pond Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Besse Bog Reservoir–Three Cornered Pond, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Elbow Pond & Foundry Pond via Elbow Pond Road 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Foundry Pond & Sandy Pond Road 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Great Herring Pond & Foundry Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Black Pond & Abandoned Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Priscilla Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Highway Trail/Future Atlantic Circuit Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

12. Mare Pond & Highway Trail/Future Atlantic Circuit Trail Loop 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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