Sunset hikes near Wellfleet by the Sea, 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. Cape Cod Rail Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 4 beaches 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Ralph & Dorthy Clover Conservation Land–Depot Pond, 5 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

3. Spectacle Pond–Kinnacum Pond Loop, 4 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Dyer Pond–Duck Pond, 4 beaches 1.5 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Great Pond–Ryder Pond, 10 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 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 · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Spectacle Pond–Cape Cod National Seashore Beach, 3 beaches 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Doanes Bog Pond–Spectacle Pond, 6 beaches 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach–Herring Pond, 7 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

9. Kinnacum Pond–Spectacle Pond, 5 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walking

10. Kinnacum Pond–Cape Cod National Seashore Beach, 4 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

11. Herring Pond–Kinnacum Pond, 6 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Gross Hill–Herring Pond, 6 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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