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. Farmers Cliff & Hutchins Pond via Estabrook Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 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 · 9 min of walking

2. Estabrook Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Circle Viewpoint–Thoreau Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Two Rod Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Thoreau Pond–Monument Farm Connector, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Red Viewpoint–Wills Hole, 4 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

7. Wills Hole–NARA Park Beach, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

8. Nara Pond–NARA Park Beach, 3 beaches 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 car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

9. NARA Park Beach–Little Desert Loop, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

10. Fishing Pond & Little Desert Loop via Nashua Acton & Boston Railroad Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

11. Off Powder Mill Road Land–White Pond, 6 lakes 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. Bateman's Pond & Farmyard Trail via Two Rod Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 91 min of walking