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. Barnstable Marina–Sandy Neck Beach, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

2. Sandy Neck Beach–Trail 1, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

3. Sandwich Service Road Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. COMM Fire District Property–Mystic Pond, 11 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Walker Point Deck–Car Wash, 5 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. Spectacle Pond–Triangle Pond, 16 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

7. Sam Nye's Mountain–The Lookout, 9 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

8. Lawrence Pond–The Lookout, 12 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

9. The Lookout–Dexter Cart Path, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Big Ring–Clutch, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 199 min of walking

11. North Ridge & Town Line 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. North Ridge 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 36 min of walking