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. Pegan Hill via Pegan Lane 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Maugus Hill–Bezanson Pond, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

3. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walking

4. Rocky Ledge–Elephant Rock, 3 summits 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

5. Noanet Peak–Lower Mill Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

6. Wylde Woods & McKoy's Trail via Miller Hill Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Eisenmenger Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 51 min of walking

8. Jennings Pond–Little Jennings Pond, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Muir Path Trail & North Trail via Beard Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. West End School Lot–Charles River Reservoir, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 124 min of walking

12. Blue Loop 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walking