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. Hathaway Hill–Deer Pond, 6 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 121 min of walking

2. Sudbury River–Andromeda Pond (south), 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 146 min of walking

3. Sudbury Road Access 0.1 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

4. Weston Aqueduct Path 0.1 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

5. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0 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

7. Marylynn Gentry Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 153 min of walking

8. Ponyhenge via Sudbury Road Access 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 93 min of walking

9. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

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

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 6 lakes 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Bathtub Pond & Weston Aqueduct Path 0.1 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

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