Sunset hikes near East Cambridge, 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 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

2. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

3. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

4. Northern Strand Community Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 6 lakes 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Mount Hood Recreation Area & Golf Course Viewpoint–Towners Pond, 5 lakes 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

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

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Head back7:02 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 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 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

11. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Winthrop Hill–Taylor Mountain, 6 lakes 6.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:27 PM

    1. Be there6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead