AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Phoenix Rail Trail, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 187 min of walking

  2. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 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

  3. New Bedford Harbor–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 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

  4. Eel Pond–Dike, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  5. Clarks Point–East Beach, 4 beaches 0 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

  6. Dike 2.7 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

  7. Fort Rodman Playfield–West Beach, 7 beaches 0.2 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

  8. West Beach–Noname Beach, 4 beaches 0.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:24 PM

    1. Be there6:24 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

  9. West Island State Res Beach 5 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

  10. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 5.2 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

  11. Blue Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Red Trail & Yellow Trail via Orange Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:12 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint