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. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 153 min of walking

3. Hathaway Hill–Deer Pond, 7 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

4. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 167 min of walking

5. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 123 min of walking

6. Beard Conservation Restriction–Stone's Pond, 3 groves 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

7. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 267 min of walking

8. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 187 min of walking

9. Weston Aqueduct Path 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. College Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Ponyhenge & Weston Aqueduct Path 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 7 lakes 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking