Sunset hikes near Beacon Hill, 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. Carson Beach–Pleasure Bay Beach, 4 beaches 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

2. Pleasure Bay Beach & Old Harbor Reservation Beach via Boston HarborWalk 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

4. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 min of walking

5. Northern Strand Community Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 6 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Long Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 30 min of walking

10. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Third Pond, 4 lakes 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 32 min of walking

11. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Towners Pond, 5 lakes 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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