Sunset hikes near Dennis, 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. Hockanom Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 38 min of walking

2. Robbins Pond Conservation Area–Headwaters Greenbelt Conservation Area, 4 groves 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

4. Harwich Water Supply Land–Robbins Pond Conservation Area, 5 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 195 min of walking

6. Bassets Lot Pond–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 143 min of walking

7. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 132 min of walking

8. Horse Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 141 min of walking

9. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 136 min of walking

10. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Plashes Pond & Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 134 min of walking

12. Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking