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. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 107 min of walking

2. Eel Pond–Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 121 min of walking

3. West Island State Res Beach 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking

5. Dike–Phoenix Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. West Island State Res Beach 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Tinkham Hill 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Marion Rail Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Pico Beach & Red Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Red Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Well Site Access Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint