Sunset hikes near Boston, 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 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 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Northern Strand Community Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 6 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Long Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

7. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Third Pond, 4 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Towners Pond, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

9. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 6.2 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

10. Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

11. Scarboro Hill & Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Revere Beach 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking