Sunset hikes near Hosmer Corner, ma

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. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 49 min of walking

2. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 48 min of walking

3. NET/M&M Trail (white) 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Bear Hole Resevoir–Bearhole Reservoir Road, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Robinson State Park Beach via Westfield River Trail 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 45 min of walking

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