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. Smith Pond via Tom Paul Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. Prospect Hill (468')–Burns Hill 325', 5 summits 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 13 min of walking

3. Sparks Hill via orange 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 65 min of walking

4. Burns Hill 325'–Heron Rookery, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. power line path 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Abott Conservation Area via social trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 49 min of walking

7. NARA Park Beach–Little Desert Loop, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

8. Nara Pond–NARA Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Red Viewpoint–Wills Hole, 4 beaches 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

10. Wills Hole–NARA Park Beach, 4 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

11. Fishing Pond & Little Desert Loop via Nashua Acton & Boston Railroad Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Mystery Spring–Buckboard Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 44 min of walking

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