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. Weston Aqueduct Path 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Brush Hill 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walking

3. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 276 min of walking

4. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 87 min of walking

6. College Pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 239 min of walking

7. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 183 min of walking

8. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

10. Newell Gift–White Pond, 8 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Meadow Pond & Peter's Hill Path 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

12. Jennings Pond–Little Jennings Pond, 5 sights 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 car7:05 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