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. Priscilla Road 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:24 PM

   1. Be there6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Dark7:11 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Great Herring Pond & Foundry Pond 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking

3. Highway Trail/Future Atlantic Circuit Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:02 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

4. Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 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

5. Discovery Hill via Cape Cod Canal Bikeway 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Flatrock Road 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 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

7. Great Pond–Canal View Road Loop, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:00 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Deep Bottom Pond–Great Pond Loop, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:23 PM

   1. Be there6:23 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. Gibbs Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:43 PM
   3. Head back6:58 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:11 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Mt. Perry via Flatrock Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Jefferson Road 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:23 PM

    1. Be there6:23 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

12. Avery Hill–Deep Bottom Pond Loop, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:43 PM
    3. Head back6:58 PM
    4. At your car7:02 PM
    5. Dark7:11 PM

    Back at your car by 7:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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