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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

2. Hopedale Pond–Pipeline Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

3. George Hill via Old Hopkinton Spring Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Nuthatch Trail–Pratt Hill Road, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Pipeline Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Saddle Hill–Pipeline Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 32 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

12. Echo Lake–Echo Lake Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 98 min of walking