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. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 153 min of walking

2. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 123 min of walking

3. Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail–Hultman Aqueduct Path, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 167 min of walking

4. Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 187 min of walking

6. Newell Gift–White Pond, 8 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. Wildcat Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 6 sights 2.9 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

8. Brush Hill 3.2 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

9. Beebe Pond–Eagle Pond, 8 sights 3.5 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 — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

10. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 121 min of walking

11. Sudbury Reservoir–Beebe Pond, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 121 min of walking

12. Hager Pond–Beebe Pond, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 136 min of walking