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. Hathaway Hill–Deer Pond, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 322 min of walking

2. Weston Aqueduct Path 2.6 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

3. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

4. Brush Hill 3.3 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

5. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.3 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

6. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

7. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 2.6 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. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.6 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

9. Beard Conservation Restriction–Stone's Pond, 3 groves 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 114 min of walking

10. College Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 116 min of walking

11. Ponyhenge & Weston Aqueduct Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 116 min of walking

12. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 114 min of walking