Sunset hikes near Knightville, 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. Rhodes Road 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Spruce Hill Road 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Reservoir Road via Tekoa Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 53 min of walking

4. Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 53 min of walking

5. Pinnacle Viewpoint–(overgrown), 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

6. Chesterfield Gorge & (overgrown) via River Road 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

7. Bofat Hill & Unquomonk Reservoir 7.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:49 PM

   1. Be there7:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Dark8:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

9. Drake Mountain 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 78 min of walking

10. Granville Reservoir & Reservoir Road 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 77 min of walking

11. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 17 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 79 min of walking

12. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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