Sunset hikes near Auburndale, 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. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

2. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 37 min of walking

3. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking

5. Little Prospect & Sunset Trail Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. Maugus Hill–Bezanson Pond, 3 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

8. Prospect Hill & Prospectors Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Western Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 107 min of walking

11. Bow Street Pond via Western Greenway 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 103 min of walking

12. Concord Ave. Conservation Area via Western Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 97 min of walking