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 2.4 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

2. Little Prospect–Prospect Hill, 6 summits 2.4 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

3. Sunset Trail & Waltham Wayside Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Whipple Hill–Geology Viewpoint Loop, 5 lakes 2.9 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

5. Potter Pond & Western Greenway 2 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

6. Western Greenway 2.1 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

7. Really big Oak Tree & Shire Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Peeper's Pond & White trail via Minuteman Bikeway 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Minuteman Bikeway 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Concord Ave. Conservation Area via Western Greenway 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Bow Street Pond via Western Greenway 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walking

12. Coal Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 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 · 90 ft climb · 33 min of walking

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