Sunset hikes near Arlington, 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. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

2. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Minuteman Bikeway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Meagherville Conservation Area–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 295 min of walking

5. Horn Pond & Horn Pond Conservation Area Beach 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Carriage Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

7. Coal Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 137 min of walking

9. South Reservoir–Bellevue Pond, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

11. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:16 PM
    3. Head back7:31 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead