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 1.6 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. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walking

3. Rocky Ledge–Elephant Rock, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

4. Weston Aqueduct Path 1.2 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

5. Sudbury Road Access 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 0.6 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

7. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1.2 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

8. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 1.2 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

9. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1.2 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 & Weston Aqueduct Path 1.6 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 via Sudbury Road Access 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 93 min of walking

12. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 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.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 85 min of walking