Sunset hikes near Sandwich, 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. Avery Hill–Coyote Den Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 174 min of walking

2. Deep Bottom Pond–Canal View Road, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 161 min of walking

3. Marist Street 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Telegraph Hill–Holy Rollers Loop, 7 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Sandwich Service Road Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Powerlines 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Discovery Hill via Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

9. Gibbs Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 77 min of walking

10. Great Pond via Flatrock Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 109 min of walking

11. Holy Rollers 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

12. Fire Road & Spruce Camp Road 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Dark7:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead