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 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 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 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Cape Cod Rail Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:39 PM
   3. Head back6:54 PM
   4. At your car6:58 PM
   5. Dark7:07 PM

   Back at your car by 6:58 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Dinahs Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

5. Flax Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

6. Sandy Pond Recreation Area Park Beach & Old Mill Lane via Snowman Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 81 min of walking

7. Big Sandy Pond & Plashes Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

8. Bassets Lot Pond via Cape Cod Rail Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Jabinettes Pond–Water Department Land Beach, 3 beaches 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:40 PM
   3. Head back6:55 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:08 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Horse Pond–Bassets Lot Pond, 4 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 74 min of walking

11. Plashes Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

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

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:40 PM
    3. Head back6:55 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:08 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

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