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.
This week’s evenings
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George Hill & Orange Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 59 min of walking
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Yellow Trail 0.3 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:41 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 49 min of walking
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Nuthatch Trail–Pratt Hill Road, 4 sights 0.7 mi away
Leave by 7:36 PM
- Leave trailhead7:36 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Rabbit Run 2 mi away
Be there by 7:43 PM
- Be there7:43 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Old Hopkinton Spring Trail 2 mi away
Be there by 7:43 PM
- Be there7:43 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking
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West River Reservoir 1 mi away
Leave by 7:27 PM
- Leave trailhead7:27 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:31 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Silver Lake 1.6 mi away
Leave by 7:30 PM
- Leave trailhead7:30 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:31 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking
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Zachary Pond 1.5 mi away
Be there by 7:43 PM
- Be there7:43 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:03 PM
- Head back8:18 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 62 min of walking
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Pratt Hill Road 1 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:03 PM
- Head back8:18 PM
- At your car8:27 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:03 PM
- Head back8:18 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark8:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 62 min of walking