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. Sandy Neck Beach–Trail 1, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

2. Barnstable Marina–Sandy Neck Beach, 3 beaches 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

3. Burning Man & Bushwood 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walking

4. Lawrence Pond–The Lookout, 12 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 76 min of walking

5. The Lookout–Blackridge, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 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.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 75 min of walking

6. Sandy Neck Beach–Marsh Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

7. Sam Nye's Mountain–The Lookout, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

8. Walker Point Deck–Car Wash, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 63 min of walking

9. Captains Logs–Central Park Loop, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Captains Logs–Central Park, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

11. Power Line 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Old Timers & Scott Rock Ya Trail via ToT North 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

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