Sunset hikes near Roxbury Crossing, 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

2. Scarboro Hill & Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

3. Carson Beach–Pleasure Bay Beach, 4 beaches 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

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

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

5. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 min of walking

6. Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 33 min of walking

7. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Skyline Viewpoint & Headquarters Path 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Breeze Hill–Houghton's Pond, 4 lakes 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Houghton's Pond–Hillside Pond, 4 lakes 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Kitchamakin Hill & Skyline Viewpoint via Skyline Trail 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead