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. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Phoenix Rail Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 187 min of walking

2. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 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 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

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

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

6. Dike 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

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

   Be there by 6:52 PM

   1. Be there6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 109 min of walking

10. High Hill Reservoir & Conduit Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Blue Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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