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. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 5 lakes 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 min of walking

4. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Charles River Bike Path via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 18 min of walking

10. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Western Greenway 6.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:41 PM

    1. Be there7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Dark8:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead