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. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Hopkinton Reservoir–Hopkinton Reservoir Beach, 4 sights 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. Hopkinton Reservoir Beach & Caesar via Long Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Wildcat Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Hopkinton Main Beach & Deer Run Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

6. Sudbury Reservoir & Sudbury Reservoir Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

7. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 9 min of walking

8. Beebe Pond–Indian Hill, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 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 · 90 ft climb · 8 min of walking

9. Beebe Pond–Acorn Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. Hager Pond–Beebe Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 91 min of walking

11. Ashland Reservoir & Ashland State Park Beach 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Red Tail Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 79 min of walking