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. Harwich Conservation Trust Conservation Restriction–Six Ponds Great Woods, 4 groves 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Rafe Pond via Silas Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 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 · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ruth Pond via Silas Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Grassy Nook Pond–Ruth Pond, 4 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Deer Park Hill–Cliff Pond, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Cahoon Pond–Grassy Nook Pond, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Little Cliff Pond–Cahoon Pond, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Cliff Pond–Flax Pond, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:22 PM

   1. Be there6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Cape Cod Rail Trail 0.9 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

10. Andrews Pond & Island Loop Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

11. Island Loop Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 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.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

12. Seymour Pond via Woods Loop 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car6:59 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 6:59 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

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