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. Blackmore Pond 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:26 PM

   1. Be there6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marion Rail Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Hathaway Pond–Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged), 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged) & Trail Easement 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Tinkham Hill 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Rocky Gutter Street 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 174 min of walking

7. Tihonet Pond–East Head Pond, 5 lakes 6.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pico Beach & Red Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

9. Red Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:46 PM
   3. Head back7:01 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

10. Eel Pond–Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach, 5 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 125 min of walking

11. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 115 min of walking

12. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:46 PM
    3. Head back7:01 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 109 min of walking