AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. (overgrown) via Federal Flood Control Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 320 min of walking

  2. Reservoir Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 144 min of walking

  3. Rhodes Road 3.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Spruce Hill Road 3.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. (overgrown) via River Road 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:58 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 357 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  8. Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint–Westfield River Reservoir, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1450 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  9. Westfield River Reservoir & Shatterack path (white) 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

  10. Tekoa Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

  11. English Grass Cave via Tekoa Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  12. Edwards Road 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:48 PM
    3. Head back7:03 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint