Sunset hikes near Mashpee Neck, 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. Jehu Pond via Great Hay Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Great Hay Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Mingo Conservation Area–Johns Pond Park, 6 groves 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 124 min of walking

4. Johns Pond–Moody Pond, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Wakeby Pond via Bearses Road 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 136 min of walking

6. Bearses Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Simon Lowe Conservation Area & Simon Lowe Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

8. Conservation Land–Camp Farley, 5 groves 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

9. Camp Farley–Mashpee Pond Lot, 6 groves 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Johns Pond Park–Moody Pond, 4 beaches 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 84 min of walking

11. Whittings Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 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 — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Lovells Pond–Pattys Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 105 min of walking