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 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 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 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Nobscot Hill Loop via Nixon Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 16 min of walking

4. Falling Rock Ridge & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 17 min of walking

5. Ford's Folly Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

6. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Weston Aqueduct Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

9. College Pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 239 min of walking

10. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 276 min of walking

11. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 87 min of walking

12. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 183 min of walking