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–Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint, 3 beaches 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

2. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach & Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint via Head of the Meadow Bike Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Highland Beach–Cape Cod National Seashore Beach, 3 beaches 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Small's Swamp Viewpoint–Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Pilgrim Spring Viewpoint–Highland Beach, 3 beaches 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

6. East Harbor 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Cape Cod National Seashore Beach via Head of the Meadow Bike Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Town Beach–Provincetown Corridor Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint, 3 beaches 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

11. Provincetown Corridor Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Old Colony Nature Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Miller Hill via Old Colony Nature Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint