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. Magenta Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 103 min of walking

2. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 53 min of walking

3. Pipeline Trail & Red Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 124 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Mill Pond & Pipeline Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 91 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Rocky Woods Range–Wildcat Pond, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

8. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 34 min of walking

11. Lake Maspenock & Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. Pratt Hill & Lake Maspenock via Pratt Hill Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 62 min of walking