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. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 0.1 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

2. Nupp'se Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 0.1 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

3. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 0.1 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. Nobscot Hill Loop via Nixon Trail 0.5 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

5. Falling Rock Ridge & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 0.5 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

6. Ford's Folly Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 0.5 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

7. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

8. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Duck Pond–Cricket Pond, 3 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

10. Newell Gift–White Pond, 8 lakes 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 168 min of walking

11. White Pond–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 159 min of walking

12. Puffer Pond–Rice Tavern Foundation, 8 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking