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. Silver Mine Hill–North Reservoir, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 137 min of walking

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

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

4. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

6. Sunset Bay Loop via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

7. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Little Prospect–Boston Rock Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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