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. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

2. Charles River Bike Viewpoint via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

5. Sunset Bay Loop via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

6. Charles River Basin–View of Boston from BU Bridge, 4 lakes 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Little Prospect–Boston Rock Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 124 min of walking

8. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

9. Lyman Pond–Sunset Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Nonantum Hill & Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Hermit's Cave–Lunch Wall, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:22 PM

    1. Be there6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead