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. Long Pond & Halfway Pond via Three Corners Pond Road 1.7 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

2. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 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 · 80 ft climb · 11 min of walking

3. Halfway Pond via East Line Road 2.7 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

4. Long Island Pond–Cleft Rock DH, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Three Cornered Pond via East Line Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 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 · 140 ft climb · 88 min of walking

6. Cold Bottom Pond–Whipple Reservoir, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 87 min of walking

7. Kennard Reservoir East Trail via Agawam Road 2.9 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

8. Beaver Dam Pond–Dawn's Light, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Clubhouse Trail–Don't Fear The Reaper, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 58 min of walking

10. Dawn's Light–Don't Fear The Reaper, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 75 min of walking

11. Don't Fear The Reaper via The Grind 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Manomet Hill–Pilgrim Shorefront, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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