Sunset hikes near Santuit, 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. Mingo Conservation Area–Johns Pond Park, 6 groves 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Wakeby Pond via Bearses Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 136 min of walking

3. Simon Lowe Conservation Area & Simon Lowe Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

4. Bearses Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Camp Farley–Mashpee Pond Lot, 6 groves 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Conservation Land–Camp Farley, 5 groves 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Johns Pond Park–Moody Pond, 4 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 84 min of walking

8. Crocker Pond 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. Lovells Pond–Pattys Pond, 3 lakes 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 105 min of walking

10. Marstons Mills Herring Run–Mill Pond, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. North Ridge & Town Line 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. North Ridge 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking