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. Hopkinton Reservoir–Hopkinton Reservoir Beach, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Duck Pond & Duck Pond Loop via Duck Pond Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. MWRA easement via Duck Pond Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pipeline Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

6. Saddle Hill–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail Loop, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. Peppercorn Hill–Whitehall Reservoir, 12 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 422 min of walking

8. Hopkinton Reservoir Beach & Caesar via Long Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 55 min of walking

9. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Whitehall Reservoir–Lake Maspenock, 10 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Center Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Icehouse Pond & Berry Trail D via Berry Acres 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint