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. Petapawag Trail & Towhee Trail via Mass Central Rail Trail -- Wayside 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 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.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

2. Flagg Hill Pond–Green, 5 sights 0.2 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 0.3 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. Great Hill–Skating Pond Loop, 3 summits 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

5. Green–light green, 4 sights 0.1 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

6. Skating Pond & Blue via Yellow 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. Track Road/Assabet River Rail Trail Easement Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 5 sights 2.4 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

8. Yellow 1.3 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

9. 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

10. Flagg Hill Pond & Green 0.8 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

11. French Road Pond–Ocean By-Pass, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 223 min of walking

12. French Road Pond & Petapawag Trail via Mass Central Rail Trail -- Wayside 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 221 min of walking