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 1.7 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 2 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 2.1 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 2.9 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. George Hill via Old Hopkinton Spring Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 282 min of walking

6. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

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

7. Rocky Woods Range–Wildcat Pond, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 68 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 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 · 150 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Wildcat Pond, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Magenta Trail 2.8 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

11. Lake Maspenock & Triphammer Road via Powerline Trail 0.1 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

12. Pratt Hill & Lake Maspenock via Pratt Hill Road 0.1 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