Sunset hikes near West Somerville, 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. North Reservoir–South Reservoir, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

2. Rock Hill–North Reservoir, 6 lakes 2.3 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

3. South Reservoir–Bellevue Pond, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.6 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

5. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.6 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

6. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Leo M. Birmingham Parkway via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

7. Long Pond & Cranberry Pond Path via Nanepashemet Road 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Middlesex Fells Reservation Viewpoint & Long Pond via Nanepashemet Road 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 5 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

10. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:42 PM

    1. Be there7:42 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

11. Mount Hood–Gas Pipeline Viewpoint, 6 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

12. Peeper's Pond & White trail via Minuteman Bikeway 6.2 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

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