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. Hockanom Road 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:21 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 45 min of walking

2. Prospect Hill & Dennis Pond Conservation Area Beach 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 74 min of walking

3. Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Greenough Pond–Perch Pond, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

5. Horse Pond–Little Sandy Pond, 7 beaches 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

7. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

8. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking

9. Water Department Land Beach & Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

10. Plashes Pond 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:03 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

12. Little Sandy Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

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