Sunset hikes near Beaconsfield, 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. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.8 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

2. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.8 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. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 5 lakes 2 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

4. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2 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 2.2 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. Hermit's Cave–Lunch Wall, 4 sights 2.6 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

7. Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 6.2 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

9. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. North Reservoir–South Reservoir, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Rock Hill–North Reservoir, 6 lakes 6.6 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