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 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car6:59 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Island Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

3. Andrews Pond & Island Loop Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:04 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Follins Pond–Dinahs Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

6. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach–Flax Pond, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

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

7. Horse Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Flax Pond–Old Mill Lane, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Plashes Pond & Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:42 PM
   3. Head back6:57 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

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

10. Round Pond 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

11. Belmont Park - East & Upper Mill Pond via Woods Loop 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car6:57 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 6:57 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Upper Mill Pond via Woods Loop 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car6:57 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 6:57 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking