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. Sandy Neck Beach–Trail 1, 4 sights 3 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

2. Barnstable Marina–Sandy Neck Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

3. Hathaways Pond Conservation Area Beach–Automile, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Burning Man & Bushwood 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walking

5. Mary Dunn Pond–Lamson Pond, 6 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 21 min of walking

6. Lamson Pond–Hathaways Pond Conservation Area Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 154 min of walking

7. Lawrence Pond–The Lookout, 12 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 76 min of walking

8. The Lookout–Blackridge, 9 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 75 min of walking

9. Sandy Neck Beach–Marsh Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

10. Walker Point Deck–Car Wash, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 97 min of walking

11. Clay Hill–Sandy Hill Pond, 5 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 166 min of walking

12. Captains Logs–Central Park Loop, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 65 min of walking