Sunset hikes near Ashland, ma

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. Hopkinton Reservoir Beach & Caesar via Long Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 55 min of walking

2. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

3. Wildcat Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 35 min of walking

4. Kelleigh Trail & Legacy Farms Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Weston Aqueduct Walking Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bay Circuit Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Red Diamond 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sudbury Reservoir–Foss Reservoir, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walking

9. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

10. Hopkinton Reservoir–Hopkinton Reservoir Beach, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Pipeline Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint