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. Reservoir No. 4–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

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

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

2. Reservoir No. 5–Breakneck Road, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 92 min of walking

3. Meyers Pond & Breakneck Pond via Hatchet Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Hatchet Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Cat Rocks–Breakneck Pond, 7 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Breakneck Pond–Bigelow Pond, 6 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Breakneck Hill Road 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 111 min of walking

8. Hatchet Pond–Reservoir No. 5, 3 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

9. Mashapaug Pond–Bigelow Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 103 min of walking

10. Bigelow Pond–Bigelow Hollow Park Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 125 min of walking

11. Hamilton Reservoir & Stickney Road 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

12. Stickney Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking