Sunset hikes near Edgartown, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Crackatuxet Cove & South Beach 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
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Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Norton Point Beach & South Beach 2.7 mi away
Be there by 6:52 PM
- Be there6:52 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Oyster Pond–Job's Neck Pond, 5 lakes 2.9 mi away
Be there by 6:52 PM
- Be there6:52 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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X Chappy (North Neck to Wasque) 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
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Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Sampson Hill–Buttonbush Pond, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Ames Preserve & Slater Preserve 1.7 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Purple-Red Trail via Purple Trail 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
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Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Trapps Pond–Lily Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lily Pond–Purple Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Ben Tom's Road & Public Walking Path 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
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Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking
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Dr. Fisher Road 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Pennywise Path 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:12 PM
- Head back7:27 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint