Sunset hikes near South Dartmouth, 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. Blue Trail & Red Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

2. Clarks Point–East Beach, 4 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

3. West Beach–Noname Beach, 4 beaches 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 2 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. Dark7:10 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

5. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car6:58 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car6:58 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Blue Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Red Trail & Yellow Trail via Orange Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Eel Pond–Dike, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

10. Dike 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

11. Tinkham Hill 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. West Island State Res Beach 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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