Sunset hikes near North Truro, 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. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach & Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint via Head of the Meadow Bike Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

2. Highland Beach–Cape Cod National Seashore Beach, 3 beaches 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint–Highland Beach, 3 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

4. Small's Swamp Viewpoint–Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach–Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint, 3 beaches 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

6. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach & Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint via Head of the Meadow Bike Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. East Harbor–Cape Cod National Seashore Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

8. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach & Old King's Highway 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Old King's Highway 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

10. Longnook Beach via Old Outermost Road 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach via Head of the Meadow Bike Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

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