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. Gospel Hill–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

2. Flagg Hill Pond–Green, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

3. Flagg Hill–Green, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

4. Green–light green, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Track Road/Assabet River Rail Trail Easement Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

6. Yellow 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 45 min of walking

7. Hill Trail–Pine Garden Trail, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 190 min of walking

8. Flagg Hill Pond & Green 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

9. French Road Pond–Ocean By-Pass, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 197 min of walking

10. Thanksgiving Pond–Harry's Way, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 201 min of walking

11. Pine Garden Trail–Towhee Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

12. Captain Sargent Homestead Foundation–Flagg Hill Pond, 4 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking