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. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walking

2. Sudbury Road Access 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Weston Aqueduct Path 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 85 min of walking

6. College Pond 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

7. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 85 min of walking

8. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

11. Loker Conservation and Recreation Area–Dudley Pond, 3 groves 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

12. Beaver Pond 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

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