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. First Boundary Pond–Second Boundary Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 42 min of walking

2. Ford's Folly Trail via Bay Circuit Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

3. Nupp'se Pond–First Boundary Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 55 min of walking

4. Lake Boon–White Pond, 4 lakes 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 min of walking

5. Puffer Pond–Rice Tavern Foundation, 8 lakes 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. Gospel Hill–Duck Pond, 4 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Duck Pond–Cricket Pond, 3 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

8. Cricket Pond–Duck Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

9. Ford's Folly Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Mass Central Rail Trail -- Wayside 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

11. Pipeline Pass 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

12. Witches' Cove Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

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