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 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

2. Crackatuxet Cove via Jobes Neck Cove Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

3. Job's Neck Pond–Crackatuxet Cove, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

4. Dr. Fisher Road–Fire Road A, 6 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Aviator–Ben Luce Path - Fire Road 7, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Old Holmes Hole Road & Road to Farm Neck 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Upper Lagoon Pond 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Checamo Road–Dr. Fisher Road, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 246 min of walking

9. Oyster Pond–Job's Neck Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lily Pond–Purple Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Purple-Red Trail via Purple Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Trapps Pond–Lily Pond, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint