Sunset hikes near Pleasant Lake, 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. Harwich Conservation Trust Conservation Restriction–Six Ponds Great Woods, 4 groves 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Rafe Pond via Silas Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ruth Pond via Silas Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Grassy Nook Pond–Ruth Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cliff Pond–Little Cliff Pond, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 110 min of walking

6. Deer Park Hill–Cliff Pond, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Cahoon Pond–Grassy Nook Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Little Cliff Pond–Higgin's Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 43 min of walking

9. No Bottom Pond 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. Island Loop Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

12. Andrews Pond & Island Loop Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking