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. Nupp'se Pond via Bay Circuit Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 60 min of walking

2. Tippling Rock via Bay Circuit Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 71 min of walking

3. Bay Circuit Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Falling Rock Ridge via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walking

5. Nobscot Hill via Bay Circuit Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

6. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Hopkinton Reservoir Beach & Caesar via Long Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. Hopkinton Reservoir–Hopkinton Reservoir Beach, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

9. Oak Hill–Bay Path, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Wildcat Hill–Bay Circuit Trail, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

11. Ford's Folly Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Nixon Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walking

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