Sunset hikes near Rochester, 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. Tinkham Hill 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Marion Rail Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged) & Trail Easement 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

4. Hathaway Pond–Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged), 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Well Site Access Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Great Quittacas Pond 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

7. Rocky Gutter Street 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Blackmore Pond 4.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Pico Beach & Red Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

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