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. Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:39 PM
   3. Head back6:54 PM
   4. At your car6:58 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

   Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 154 min of walking

3. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 201 min of walking

4. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

5. Horse Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 148 min of walking

6. Plashes Pond & Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 141 min of walking

7. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

8. Bassets Lot Pond–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 150 min of walking

9. Flax Pond & Higgins Crowell Road via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 144 min of walking

10. Jabinettes Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 76 min of walking

11. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 81 min of walking