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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 60 min of walking

3. Nobscot Hill Loop via Nixon Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 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 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

5. Jethro Trail & Tower Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. College Pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail–Hultman Aqueduct Path, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 84 min of walking

9. College Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

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

11. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

12. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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