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 7:33 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

3. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

5. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Holly Trail, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 131 min of walking

6. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.9 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

7. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 4.3 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

8. Blue Trail & Red Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 115 min of walking

11. Dike 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Tinkham Hill 10.1 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