Sunset hikes

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. Norton Point Beach–Crackatuxet Cove, 3 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

2. Oyster Pond–Job's Neck Pond, 5 lakes 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Job's Neck Pond–Crackatuxet Cove, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking

4. Crackatuxet Cove via Jobes Neck Cove Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

5. Long Cove Pond–Watcha Pond, 5 lakes 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Booming Ben Trail–Fire Road C, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

7. Old Holmes Hole Road & Road to Farm Neck 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Aviator–Ben Luce Path - Fire Road 7, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Dr. Fisher Road–Fire Road A, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fire Road 12 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Middle Line w/ detour & Pennywise Path Loop 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Dr. Fisher Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:01 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 12 min before dark.

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