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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Brush Hill 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 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 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 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 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 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 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 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 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

10. Newell Gift–White Pond, 8 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 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 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 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 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking