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 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 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 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 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 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 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 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Boston Rock Viewpoint–Ridge Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Nonantum Hill & Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Helen Heyn Riverway (Blue Heron) 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

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