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. Eel Pond–Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 125 min of walking

6. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 115 min of walking

7. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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