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. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 65 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

7. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 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 · 27 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

9. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Sudbury Reservoir–Beebe Pond, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 41 min of walking

11. Beebe Pond–Welch Pond, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 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.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 35 min of walking

12. Beebe Pond–Acorn Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 34 min of walking