Sunset hikes near Holliston, 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. Nason Hill 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 60 min of walking

2. Miller Hill 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 29 min of walking

3. Park Pond 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

4. Wenakeening Woods 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

5. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

6. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 36 min of walking

8. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Knee Jerk Loop, 5 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

9. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

10. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 32 min of walking

11. Echo Lake–Echo Lake Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 98 min of walking

12. Brush Hill 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walking