Sunset hikes

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. Stickney Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 86 min of walking

2. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 171 min of walking

4. Reservoir No. 4–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Hatchet Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 112 min of walking

6. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 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 · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 110 min of walking

8. Breakneck Hill Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 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 · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Bigelow Pond–Bigelow Hollow Park Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 120 min of walking

10. Mashapaug Pond–Bigelow Pond, 4 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 99 min of walking

11. Lower Breakneck Hill Road 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 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 · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walking

12. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond Loop, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 90 min of walking