Sunset hikes near West 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. Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:37 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 154 min of walking

3. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

4. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

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

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

5. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:10 PM
   3. Head back7:25 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

7. Old Mill Lane & Snowman Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 97 min of walking

8. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach & Old Mill Lane via Snowman Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 81 min of walking

9. Water Department Land Beach via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:09 PM
   3. Head back7:24 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:38 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

11. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Jabinettes Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walking