Sunset hikes near Winsegansett Heights, 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. West Island State Res Beach 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 115 min of walking

3. Eel Pond–Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

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

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 125 min of walking

4. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

5. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 109 min of walking

7. West Island State Res Beach 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Clarks Point–East Beach, 4 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

9. Dike 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

10. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

11. Tinkham Hill 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Red Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint