Sunset hikes near Cochituate, 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. Hathaway Hill–Deer Pond, 7 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 322 min of walking

2. Weston Aqueduct Path 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 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.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

4. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 183 min of walking

6. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 87 min of walking

7. College Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 116 min of walking

8. Ponyhenge via Sudbury Road Access 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 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.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 93 min of walking

9. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 107 min of walking

11. College Pond 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

12. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 72 min of walking