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. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 2 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

2. Maugus Hill–Bezanson Pond, 3 summits 2.6 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. Pegan Hill via Pegan Lane 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 car7:03 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

4. Rocky Ledge–Elephant Rock, 3 summits 0.9 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. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 8 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 130 min of walking

6. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 107 min of walking

7. Ponyhenge via Sudbury Road Access 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 93 min of walking

8. Eisenmenger Trail 2.4 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

9. Jennings Pond–Little Jennings Pond, 5 sights 1.8 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

10. Muir Path Trail & North Trail via Beard Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

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

11. Sudbury Aqueduct Path 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:26 PM

    1. Be there6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lake Cochituate (South Pond)–Lake Cochituate (North Pond), 6 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking