Sunset hikes near Priscilla Beach, 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. Whipple Reservoir–Clubhouse Trail, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Clubhouse Trail–Northeast Fire Road, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 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 · 80 ft climb · 10 min of walking

3. Pilgrim Shorefront–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. To The Boats via Cleft Rock DH 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Long Island Pond–Cleft Rock DH, 5 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

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

6. Great Island Pond–Long Island Pond, 8 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 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 · 80 ft climb · 11 min of walking

7. Sandplain Stroll Viewpoint–Cleft Rock DH, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Manomet Hill–Cold Bottom Pond, 8 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

9. Pine Hills–Pilgrim Shorefront, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Whipple Reservoir–Function Of Mind, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 64 min of walking

11. Neal's Trail–Pine Barrens, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. To The Boats via Serious Side Access Road 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:29 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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