Sunset hikes near Brookline Village, 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. Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. Scarboro Hill & Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 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 car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.5 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. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.5 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

5. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Leo M. Birmingham Parkway via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

6. Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves 2.5 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

7. Kayla's Pond & Pipe Line 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

8. North Reservoir–South Reservoir, 7 sights 6.6 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

9. Rock Hill–North Reservoir, 6 lakes 6.7 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

10. South Reservoir–Bellevue Pond, 4 lakes 6.8 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

11. Nonantum Hill & Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

12. Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 5.9 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

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