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. Pipeline Trail & Red Trail 2.4 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

2. Mill Pond & Pipeline Trail 2.6 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

3. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 2.8 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

4. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 1.6 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

6. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 1.6 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

7. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Knee Jerk Loop, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

8. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 1.8 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. Rocky Woods Range–Chattering Rock Loop, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Center Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lake Maspenock & Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 1.9 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 1.9 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