Sunset hikes near East 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. Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 4:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 266 min of walking

3. Round Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

4. Coles Pond–Coles Pond At Crowes Pasture Conservation Area Beach, 3 beaches 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:21 PM

   1. Be there6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Island Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 168 min of walking

6. Upper Mill Pond & Walkers Pond via Woods Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car6:57 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:57 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

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

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Andrews Pond via Island Loop Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 194 min of walking

10. Indian Trails 1 Loop 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Coles Pond At Crowes Pasture Conservation Area Beach & Crowe's Pasture 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

12. Flax Pond 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking