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. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.8 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

2. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 2.8 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

3. Hemlock Trail via Western Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Cochituate Aqueduct Trail 2.9 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

5. Sawins Pond & Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.4 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

6. Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 2.7 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

7. Charles River Bike Viewpoint & Charles River Bike Path via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0 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

8. Sunset Bay via Dr. Paul Dudley White Path 0.3 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

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

10. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 3.6 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

11. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 4.6 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

12. Prospect Hill & Prospectors Ridge Trail 4.8 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

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