Sunset hikes near Old 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. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.6 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

2. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.6 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

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

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

4. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.4 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 · 30 min of walking

5. Northern Strand Community Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

6. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 18 min of walking

7. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 7 lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

8. Minuteman Bikeway 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Rock Hill–North Reservoir, 6 lakes 3.6 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. North Reservoir–Middle Reservoir, 4 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

11. rock sofa–North Reservoir, 4 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 4.7 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

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