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. Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 73 min of walking

2. Wildcat Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 6 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 35 min of walking

3. Brush Hill 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

4. Beebe Pond–Eagle Pond, 8 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walking

5. Red Diamond 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lake Cochituate (South Pond)–Lake Cochituate (North Pond), 6 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

7. Trolley Brook Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Farm Pond 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Lake Cochituate (North Pond)–Lake Cochituate (Middle Pond), 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Falling Rock Ridge & Bay Circuit Trail Loop 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 17 min of walking

11. Nobscot Hill Loop via Nixon Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 16 min of walking

12. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 46 min of walking

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