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. Duck Pond–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Duck Pond Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Hopkinton Reservoir–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Saddle Hill–Betty Fitzpatrick Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Betty Fitzpatrick Trail & Pipeline Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Hopkinton Reservoir Beach & Caesar via Long Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

9. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 98 min of walking

10. Sudbury Reservoir–Beebe Pond, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 41 min of walking

11. Acorn Trail & Backpacker Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

12. Connector Trail–Stirrup Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking