Sunset hikes near Allston, ma

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. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 5 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 min of walking

2. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Charles River Bike Path via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Little Prospect–Boston Rock Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 124 min of walking

7. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Rock Hill–North Reservoir, 6 lakes 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

9. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 124 min of walking

10. North Reservoir–Middle Reservoir, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. rock sofa–North Reservoir, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. South Reservoir–Bellevue Pond, 4 lakes 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:42 PM

    1. Be there7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Dark8:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead