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 National Seashore Beach–Cape Cod Rail Viewpoint Loop, 3 beaches 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Marconi Beach & Old King's Highway via Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.3 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Depot Pond–Marconi Beach, 5 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

4. Old King's Highway 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 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 · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Cape Cod Rail Viewpoint–Duck Pond, 4 beaches 1 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 — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Ralph & Dorthy Clover Conservation Land–Depot Pond, 5 lakes 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:41 PM
   3. Head back6:56 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

7. Cape Cod Rail Viewpoint via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.5 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 — 10 min before dark.

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

8. River Birch–Fresh Brook Pathway Viewpoint, 6 viewpoints 1.5 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 · 27 min of walking

9. Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.6 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. White Mulbery–River Birch, 11 trees 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

11. Dyer Pond–Duck Pond, 4 beaches 3.4 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Herring Pond–Dyer Pond, 7 beaches 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:41 PM
    3. Head back6:56 PM
    4. At your car7:00 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking