Sunset hikes near South Dennis, 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. Robbins Pond Conservation Area–Headwaters Greenbelt Conservation Area, 4 groves 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Harwich Water Supply Land–Robbins Pond Conservation Area, 5 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 195 min of walking

4. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking

5. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 132 min of walking

7. Horse Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 141 min of walking

8. Plashes Pond & Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 134 min of walking

9. Bassets Lot Pond–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 143 min of walking

10. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 136 min of walking

11. Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

12. Belmont Park - East & Upper Mill Pond via Woods Loop 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking