Sunset hikes near Bliss Corner, 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. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Phoenix Rail Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 187 min of walking

2. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Eel Pond–Dike, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

5. Clarks Point–East Beach, 4 beaches 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Dike 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. West Beach–Noname Beach, 4 beaches 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 109 min of walking

10. High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking

11. Blue Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Red Trail & Yellow Trail via Orange Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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