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. Jefferson Road 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Marist Street 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Fire Road & Spruce Camp Road 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Wood Road 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Flatrock Hill & Flatrock Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:01 PM
   5. Dark7:13 PM

   Back at your car by 7:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Sandwich Service Road Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Powerlines 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:03 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Telegraph Hill–Holy Rollers Loop, 7 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:12 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 68 min of walking

9. Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Little Halfway Pond–Donnelly Pond, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:13 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

11. Bayview Road 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Flatrock Road 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:25 PM

    1. Be there6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Dark7:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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