Sunset hikes near Crescent Beach, 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. Tinkham Hill 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pico Beach & Red Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Red Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Marion Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. New Bedford Harbor–Eel Pond, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

6. Dike–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 63 min of walking

7. Blackmore Pond 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. West Island State Res Beach 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Hathaway Pond–Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged), 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged) & Trail Easement 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. West Island State Res Beach 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Dike 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

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