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. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 5 lakes 0.6 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. South Reservoir–Nanepashemet Road, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 131 min of walking

7. 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

8. 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

9. Lyman Pond–Beaver Brook Reservation Cycle & Foot Path, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 126 min of walking

10. Little Prospect–Boston Rock Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 124 min of walking

11. Meagherville Conservation Area–Bloody Bluff, 3 cliffs 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car10:44 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 295 min of walking

12. 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