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 mi away

   Leave by 3:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Jethro Trail & Tower Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Nupp'se Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 60 min of walking

4. Weston Aqueduct Path 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

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

9. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. College Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Ponyhenge & Weston Aqueduct Path 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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