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. Willow Hill 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 41 min of walking

2. Turkey Hill 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 28 min of walking

3. Bay Circuit Trail Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Sagamore Hill & Willow Hill Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Moon Hill & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. Blueberry Hill & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 27 min of walking

7. Bay Circuit Trail–Randall's Crossing, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 32 min of walking

8. Bay Circuit Trail–Root Canal, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Round Pond–Coy Pond, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 136 min of walking

10. Fort Loop 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

11. Prospect Hill–Dow Brook Reservoir, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 21 min of walking

12. Beck Pond 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead