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. Sudbury Road Access 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Weston Aqueduct Path 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Hamlen Woods–Town of Wayland, 7 groves 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

4. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

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

5. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

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

6. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. College Pond 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 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 · 41 min of walking

10. Off Powder Mill Road Land–White Pond, 6 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 79 min of walking

11. Duck Pond–Cricket Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

12. Lake Boon–White Pond, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

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