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. Hinkley Swim Pond via Woodcliff Hills Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Indian Hill–14, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 118 min of walking

3. Noon Hill–Noon Hill Lookout, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 93 min of walking

4. Pegan Hill via Pegan Lane 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Rocky Woods Reservation–Notch Pond Loop, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

7. Wylde Woods & McKoy's Trail via Miller Hill Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Juniper Hill & Donelly's Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Snow Hill Reservation–Oak Hill, 3 groves 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Charles River Link Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. West End School Lot–Charles River Reservoir, 5 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 168 min of walking

12. Bay Colony Rail Trail & Donelly's Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 107 min of walking