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. Nupp'se Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Nobscot Hill Loop via Nixon Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 16 min of walking

3. Falling Rock Ridge & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 17 min of walking

4. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 71 min of walking

5. Ford's Folly Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Weston Aqueduct Path 1.8 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

8. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.8 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

9. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.9 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

10. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1 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

11. College Pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 1.3 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

12. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 1.8 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