Sunset hikes near Dock Square, 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 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 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 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Quarry Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 7 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Long Pond–First Pond, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

8. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Third Pond, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Towners Pond, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

12. Scarboro Hill & Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

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