Sunset hikes near Jamaica Plain, 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 1.6 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 1.6 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. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 5 lakes 3 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. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.1 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. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.1 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

6. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 198 min of walking

7. Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves 0.9 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. Skyline Viewpoint & Headquarters Path 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Breeze Hill–Houghton's Pond, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Houghton's Pond–Hillside Pond, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Kitchamakin Hill & Skyline Viewpoint via Skyline Trail 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Hancock Hill–Hillside Pond, 3 summits 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead