AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  2. Scarboro Hill & Scarboro Pond via Pierpont Road 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 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 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

  4. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

  5. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 171 min of walking

  6. Neponset River Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  7. Peters Hill–Hemlock Hill Loop, 3 groves 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

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

  8. Sunset Bay & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 3.3 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

  9. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 2.6 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

  10. Skyline Viewpoint & Headquarters Path 5.1 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

  11. Breeze Hill–Houghton's Pond, 4 lakes 5.1 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

  12. Houghton's Pond–Hillside Pond, 4 lakes 5.1 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