Sunset hikes near Bass River, ma

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. Prospect Hill & Dennis Pond Conservation Area Beach 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

2. Greenough Pond–Perch Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

3. Horse Pond–Little Sandy Pond, 7 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

4. Bassets Lot Pond 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 125 min of walking

5. Plashes Pond 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

8. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 144 min of walking

9. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

10. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 201 min of walking

11. Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking