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 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Rafe Pond via Silas Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Grassy Nook Pond–Ruth Pond, 4 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Cliff Pond–Little Cliff Pond, 5 lakes 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 110 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

6. Cahoon Pond–Nickerson State Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 29 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Little Cliff Pond–Higgin's Pond, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Nickerson State Park Beach & Silas Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

10. Salls Pond & Widger Hole 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

11. Robbins Pond Conservation Area–Headwaters Greenbelt Conservation Area, 4 groves 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Blueberry Pond–Salls Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 13 min before dark.

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