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. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pipeline Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Saddle Hill–Pipeline Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. MWRA easement via Duck Pond Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 0.9 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 1.2 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 1.2 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 1.6 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 1.7 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 1.8 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. Icehouse Pond–Berry Acres, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Dark8:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Echo Lake–Echo Lake Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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