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 Loop via Sorenti Avenue 3.2 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

2. Elbow Pond & Foundry Pond via Elbow Pond Road 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 car8:20 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

3. Great Herring Pond & Foundry Pond 3.4 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

4. Black Pond & Abandoned Trail 2.5 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

5. Priscilla Road 2 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

6. Bloody Pond CA Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Bloody Pond CA Trail via Energetic Sauce 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Abandoned Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Big Rocky Pond via Sandy Pond Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Little Herring Pond 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Kennard Reservoir East Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Glen Charlie Pond & Besse Bog Reservoir via Agawam Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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