Sunset hikes near New Bedford, 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. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Eel Pond–Dike, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

4. Clarks Point–East Beach, 4 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

5. Dike 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. West Beach–Noname Beach, 4 beaches 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

8. Blue Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Red Trail & Yellow Trail via Orange Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Blue Trail & Red Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Well Site Access Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Path Continues 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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