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. Hinkley Swim Pond via Woodcliff Hills Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pegan Hill via Pegan Lane 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Town of Walpole & Red Gate Farm Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

4. Adams Farm Preserve–Warren Forest, 4 groves 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

5. Rocky Woods Reservation–Notch Pond Loop, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Jameson Lots–Turner Pond, 4 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

7. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 7 min of walking

8. Noanet Peak–Lower Mill Pond, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 37 min of walking

9. Wylde Woods & McKoy's Trail via Miller Hill Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Eisenmenger Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 51 min of walking

11. Juniper Hill & Donelly's Trail 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Snow Hill Reservation–Oak Hill, 3 groves 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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