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. Harwich Conservation Trust Conservation Restriction–Six Ponds Great Woods, 4 groves 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Deer Park Hill–Cliff Pond, 5 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 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 — 9 min before dark.

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

3. Cahoon Pond–Grassy Nook Pond, 4 lakes 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Little Cliff Pond–Cahoon Pond, 3 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Cliff Pond–Flax Pond, 7 lakes 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:20 PM

   1. Be there6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Dark7:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Nickerson State Park Beach & Silas Road 2.7 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Ruth Pond & Nickerson State Park Beach via Silas Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 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 · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rafe Pond via Silas Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 49 min of walking

9. Grassy Nook Pond–Ruth Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. No Bottom Pond 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

11. Cape Cod Rail Trail 2 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

12. Andrews Pond & Island Loop Trail 1.8 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