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. Cochituate Aqueduct Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 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 · 34 min of walking

2. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Charles River Bike Path via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

6. Hermit's Cave–Lunch Wall, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:42 PM

   1. Be there7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 3.6 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. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 4.4 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

9. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 5.3 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

10. Prospect Hill & Prospectors Ridge Trail 5.6 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

11. Really big Oak Tree & Shire Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Shire Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 27 min of walking

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