Sunset hikes near Fairhaven, 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. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Holly Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Eel Pond–Dike, 4 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

5. Clarks Point–East Beach, 4 beaches 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 car7:24 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Dike 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. West Beach–Noname Beach, 4 beaches 2 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Tinkham Hill 6.1 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

10. West Island State Res Beach 5.8 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

11. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 4 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

12. High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:47 PM
    3. Head back7:02 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 177 min of walking