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. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

2. Sessions Meadow Marsh & Stickney Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 60 min of walking

3. Stickney Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Hatchet Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Breakneck Hill Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walking

10. Bigelow Pond–Bigelow Hollow Park Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Mashapaug Pond–Bigelow Pond, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond Loop, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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