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. Wood Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Great Pond & Wood Road 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 14 min of walking

3. Jefferson Road 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Marist Street 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 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 — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Snake Pond Road & Tank Trail via Pew Road 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Connery Avenue & Snake Pond Road 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 car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 41 min of walking

8. Deep Bottom Pond–Little Halfway Pond, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 88 min of walking

9. Telegraph Hill 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

10. Holy Rollers 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Extra Pickles & Southwest Sauce via Powerlines 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Sandwich Service Road Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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