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. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 6 groves 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 137 min of walking

2. Meadow Pond & Peter's Hill Path 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 34 min of walking

3. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. McGreqor Quarry Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

5. Rocky Ledge–Elephant Rock, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

6. Brush Hill 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

7. Juniper Hill & Charles River Reservoir via Blue Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

8. Town Forest–Farm Pond, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. West End School Lot & Charles River Reservoir 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 47 min of walking

10. Morses Pond–Morses Pond Beach, 6 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. Loker Conservation and Recreation Area–Dudley Pond, 3 groves 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walking

12. Blueberry Swamp Loop & Charles River Loop 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking