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. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Hermit's Cave–Lunch Wall, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:27 PM

   1. Be there6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:47 PM
   3. Dark7:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Potter Pond–Pine Springs Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Bow Street Pond & Pine Springs Trail via Western Greenway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 119 min of walking

7. Concord Ave. Conservation Area & Pine Springs Trail via Western Greenway 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 119 min of walking

8. Hemlock Trail via Western Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Coal Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:48 PM
   3. Head back7:03 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:16 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 33 min of walking

10. Carriage Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

11. Cochituate Aqueduct Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

12. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking