Sunset hikes near Waquoit Village, 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. Jenkins Pond–Blue Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Moraine Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 131 min of walking

3. Mt. Zig–Pine Hill, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

4. Ashumet Pond via Moraine Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Jehu Pond via Great Hay Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

6. Great Hay Road 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

7. Johns Pond–Moody Pond, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. Abandoned Trail & Blue Trail Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

9. Johns Pond Park–Wakeby Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Mingo Conservation Area & Bearses Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Coonamessett Pond–Jenkins Pond, 3 lakes 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bourne's Pond & Old Waquoit Road 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking