Sunset hikes near Fort Standish, 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. Saquish Beach & Saquish Avenue 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

2. Manomet Hill–Grindfest, 7 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

3. Fire Road Loop–Northeast Fire Road, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Ring Around–Southeast Fire Road, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Clubhouse Trail–Northeast Fire Road, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

6. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

7. To The Boats via Serious Side Access Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Sandplain Stroll Viewpoint–Cleft Rock DH, 6 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Isotope–Ring Around Loop, 5 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

10. Long Island Pond–Cleft Rock DH, 5 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. To The Boats & Virgin Trail Extension via Evacuation Route 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Pine Hills–Pilgrim Shorefront, 5 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking