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. Clay Hill & Sandy Hill Pond via To the Limit 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

2. Keyes the Limit Loop via To the Limit 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 car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

3. Horse Pond–Little Sandy Pond, 7 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

4. Old Mill Lane & Snowman Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Flax Pond–Old Mill Lane, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 147 min of walking

6. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

7. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach & Old Mill Lane via Snowman Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

8. Higgins Crowell Road 3.3 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. Dark7:11 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 6 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 259 min of walking

10. Plashes Pond 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

11. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

12. Plashes Pond & Higgins Crowell Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking