Sunset hikes near Popponesset, 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. Jehu Pond via Great Hay Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Great Hay Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Flat Pond–South Cape Beach, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Waquoit Bay–Sage Lot Pond, 4 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Whittings Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Mt. Zig–Pine Hill, 8 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Moraine Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 130 min of walking

8. Mingo Conservation Area–Johns Pond Park, 6 groves 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 124 min of walking

9. Johns Pond Park–Johns Pond, 5 lakes 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:12 PM
   3. Head back7:27 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking

10. Johns Pond–Moody Pond, 4 lakes 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Wakeby Pond via Ashumet Road 6 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. Bearses Road 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

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