Sunset hikes near East Falmouth, 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. Crooked Pond via Moraine Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Long Pond & Moraine Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Spectacle Pond via Moraine Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Moraine Trail Loop 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. Randall Pond 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Waquoit Bay–Sage Lot Pond, 4 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Abandoned Trail–Blue Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 65 min of walking

8. Bourne's Pond & Old Waquoit Road 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Ashumet Pond & Blue Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 84 min of walking

10. Coonamessett Pond 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

11. Jenkins Pond & Blue Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Flax Pond & Parker Road Pond via Ronnie Road 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

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