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. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

3. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.3 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

4. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Hopbrook pond–Weston Aqueduct Path, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 153 min of walking

6. Little Prospect & Sunset Trail Loop 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 16 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

7. Prospect Hill & Prospectors Ridge Trail 3.1 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

8. Calla Pool–Lilly Pond, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 123 min of walking

9. Norton Pond–Carol J. Getchell Nature Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 125 min of walking

10. Hathaway Hill–College Pond, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 190 min of walking

11. Deer Pond–Vernal Pool, 6 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 107 min of walking

12. Beard Conservation Restriction & Stone's Pond via Marylynn Gentry Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 85 min of walking