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. Pegan Hill via Pegan Lane 3 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

2. Charles River Reservoir–Bay Circuit Trail, 4 sights 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

3. Brush Hill 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 40 min of walking

4. Wylde Woods & McKoy's Trail via Miller Hill Trail 2.9 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

5. Eisenmenger Trail 2.7 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

6. Juniper Hill & Donelly's Trail 1.8 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

7. Meadow Pond & Peter's Hill Path 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. McGreqor Quarry Pond via No access 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 43 min of walking

9. Charles River Link Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

10. Blue Loop 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 47 min of walking

11. Town Forest–Farm Pond, 5 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 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.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. Nason Hill 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 60 min of walking

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