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 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 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 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   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 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 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 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Prospect Hill & Prospectors Ridge Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Western Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Bow Street Pond via Western Greenway 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Cochituate Aqueduct Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking