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 0.3 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 0.7 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 0.7 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. Wells Brook Dam & Stickney Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 58 min of walking

5. Burley Hill Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walking

6. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 2.2 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

7. Breakneck Hill Road 3.2 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

8. Bigelow Pond–Bigelow Hollow Park Trail, 3 sights 2.6 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

9. Mashapaug Pond–Bigelow Pond, 4 sights 2.6 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

10. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond Loop, 4 sights 2.6 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

11. Lower Breakneck Hill Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 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 · 270 ft climb · 67 min of walking

12. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 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 · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint