Sunset hikes near Nauset Heights, 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. Ralph & Dorthy Clover Conservation Land–Depot Pond, 5 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach–Depot Pond, 5 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

3. Depot Pond–Upper Boat Meadow & South Eastham Conservation Area Beach, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Upper Boat Meadow & South Eastham Conservation Area Beach via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Nauset Marsh Viewpoint–Coast Guard Beach, 3 beaches 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Fort Hill–Red Maple Swamp Viewpoint, 4 beaches 1.5 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. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Cape Cod Rail Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 4 beaches 3.8 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. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

8. Cape Cod Rail Viewpoint via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

9. Marconi Beach & Old King's Highway via Cape Cod Rail Trail 4 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. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

10. Cape Cod Rail Trail 4 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. Dark7:10 PM

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

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

11. Gould Pond 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Higgin's Pond–Eel Pond, 3 lakes 5.1 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. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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