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 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:30 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:30 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marion Rail Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged) & Trail Easement 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Hathaway Pond–Future American Perimeter Trail (Flagged), 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Tihonet Pond–East Head Pond, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. East Head Pond–Frogfoot Brook Reservoir, 5 lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Tinkham Hill 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rocky Gutter Street 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Wankinco Neck–Wildlands Trust - Great Neck Conservation Area, 3 beaches 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

10. Eel Pond–Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 121 min of walking

11. Nasketucket Bay State Reservation Beach–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 107 min of walking

12. Bridle Trail–Mattapoisett Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking