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Sunset

Sunset on the Rail Trail

Grab a drink as the day winds down, then catch the final light over the trail.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 15:59

    Brookhouse Sports Pub & Restaurant

    Sit at Brookhouse Sports Pub & Restaurant for a drink or a light meal. It is a bar and grill, so you can grab something to eat while you wait for the evening to set in.

  2. 16:29

    Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

    Walk to the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail entrance at Berkshire Mall Rd. The trail is a wide, paved path that runs parallel to Route 8. Start walking northward along the trail toward the open spaces where the view is clear.

  3. 16:44

    Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

    Stop on the trail as the sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light fades into twilight, offering a quiet moment on the 11-mile path.

  4. 17:14

    Ashuwillticook Rail Trail

    After the light has faded, walk back toward the entrance or continue a short stretch along the paved path. The trail is well-lit enough for a slow evening stroll.

Local tip

Brookhouse Sports Pub & Restaurant is closed on Mondays. Check the route if you need to return to your car or accommodation after the trail.

Check before you go

  • Brookhouse Sports Pub & Restaurant opens at 11:30AM and is closed on Mondays.
  • The Ashuwillticook Rail Trail is an outdoor path with no set closing time, but visibility drops after sunset.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Lanesborough (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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