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 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 0.5 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 0.7 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. Nuthatch Trail–Pratt Hill Road, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 2.1 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

6. Rocky Woods Range–Wildcat Pond, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 114 min of walking

7. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Wildcat Pond, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 124 min of walking

8. Magenta Trail 1.4 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

9. Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 1.4 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

10. Nuthatch Trail 1.7 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

11. Pratt Hill Road 1.7 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

12. Lake Maspenock & Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 1.8 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