Sunset hikes near South Yarmouth, 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. Prospect Hill & Dennis Pond Conservation Area Beach 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

2. Cape Cod Rail Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Bassets Lot Pond 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 125 min of walking

4. Horse Pond–Little Sandy Pond, 7 beaches 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 car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

6. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 144 min of walking

7. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 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 · 49 min of walking

8. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 201 min of walking

9. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Plashes Pond 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Old Mill Lane & Snowman Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:42 PM
    3. Head back6:57 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking