Sunset hikes near Southborough, 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. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 54 min of walking

3. Hopkinton Reservoir–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Duck Pond Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Duck Pond–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Saddle Hill–Duck Pond Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Hopkinton Reservoir Beach & Caesar via Long Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Wildcat Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Backpacker Trail–Indian Hill, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Sudbury Reservoir & Sudbury Reservoir Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

11. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walking

12. Indian Hill 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 50 min of walking