Sunset hikes near Montgomery, 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. Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 1.3 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

2. Reservoir Road via Tekoa Road 1.4 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

3. Rhodes Road 5.9 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

4. Spruce Hill Road 6.5 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

5. Bofat Hill 10 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 282 min of walking

6. Reservoir Road 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 10.3 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

8. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 10.2 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

9. Robinson State Park Viewpoint & New Out via NET/M&M Trail (white) 10.2 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 · 43 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Small Waterfall–Robinson State Park Beach, 4 sights 10.2 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 · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Sweetman Mountain & North Lane Number One 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 102 min of walking

12. Lost Pond & Caldron Trail via NET/M&M Trail (white) 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 92 min of walking