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 1.9 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. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 2 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

3. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 2.6 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

4. 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

5. Nobscot Hill Loop via Nixon Trail 3.2 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

6. Falling Rock Ridge & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 3.2 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

7. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 3 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

8. White Pond–Duck Pond, 5 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 254 min of walking

9. Nupp'se Pond–First Boundary Pond, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 79 min of walking

10. Ford's Folly Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Nixon Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walking

12. Pine Hill–Sudbury Reservoir, 5 sights 0.1 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