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. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 0.9 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

2. Hathaway Hill–College Pond, 7 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 190 min of walking

3. Maugus Hill–Bezanson Pond, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Rocky Ledge–Elephant Rock, 3 summits 1.3 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

5. 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

6. Sudbury Road Access 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 car7:07 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

7. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 2 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

8. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 6 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 107 min of walking

9. Ponyhenge via Sudbury Road Access 0.9 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

10. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 1 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

11. College Pond 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

12. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 1.8 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