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. Black Pond & Abandoned Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Priscilla Road 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Black Pond Loop via Sorenti Avenue 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

4. Great Herring Pond & Foundry Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking

5. Abandoned Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

6. Big Rocky Pond via Sandy Pond Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

7. Elbow Pond via Sandy Pond Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Little Herring Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 88 min of walking

9. Kennard Reservoir East Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 84 min of walking

10. Glen Charlie Pond & Besse Bog Reservoir via Agawam Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 85 min of walking

11. Gramp's Loop 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Halfway Pond & Gramp's Loop 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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