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 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

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

3. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

4. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 140 min of walking

5. Horse Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 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 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 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 3.1 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

8. Bassets Lot Pond–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 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 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

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

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

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

10. Round Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

11. Island Loop Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 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 · 70 ft climb · 80 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Belmont Park - East & Upper Mill Pond via Woods Loop 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking