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 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

2. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0 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. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 1.7 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

4. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Charles River Bike Path via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2 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. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.1 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

6. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Horn Pond Mountain–Nolan's Viewpoint, 4 beaches 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 6.5 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

9. Western Greenway 6.6 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

10. Peeper's Pond & White trail via Minuteman Bikeway 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 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. Minuteman Bikeway 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 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

12. Rock Hill–North Reservoir, 6 lakes 4.6 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 · 29 min of walking

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