Sunset hikes

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. Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

2. Nonantum Hill & Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 34 min of walking

3. Hermit's Cave–Lunch Wall, 4 sights 1.8 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

4. Beacon Hill 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Cochituate Aqueduct Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

6. Maugus Hill–Bezanson Pond, 3 summits 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

7. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 5.7 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

9. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

10. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Norumbega Reservoir & MWRA Norumbega Covered Storage 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 37 min of walking