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. Mill Pond & Pipeline Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pipeline Trail & Red Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 122 min of walking

3. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 56 min of walking

4. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 28 min of walking

5. Magenta Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

7. Park Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Nuthatch Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pratt Hill Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lake Maspenock & Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 60 min of walking

11. Pratt Hill & Lake Maspenock via Pratt Hill Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 60 min of walking

12. Whitehall Reservoir–Lake Maspenock, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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