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 1.3 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

2. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 1.6 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

3. Duck Pond & Duck Pond Loop via Duck Pond Trail 2.1 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 · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Duck Pond Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Hopkinton Reservoir–Hopkinton Reservoir Beach, 4 sights 2.1 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

6. Saddle Hill–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. Peppercorn Hill–Lake Maspenock, 4 summits 2.4 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

8. Center Trail 0.1 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

9. Wildcat Pond–495 Rock Run Loop, 6 sights 2.6 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

10. Knee Jerk–Middle Sister Loop, 3 sights 3 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

11. Austin's Folley Viewpoint–Knee Jerk Loop, 5 sights 3 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

12. Teetering Rock–495 Rock Run, 5 sights 3.3 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