Sunset hikes near O'Briens 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. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint–Small Waterfall, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 190 min of walking

2. Robinson State Park Beach via Westfield River Trail 1.5 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

3. Westfield River Viewpoint–Chopper Trail, 8 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway Viewpoint & Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 4.8 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

6. NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.5 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

7. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 230 min of walking

8. Bear Hole Resevoir–Bearhole Reservoir Road, 5 sights 3.9 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

9. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 3.9 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

10. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 3.9 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

11. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 3.9 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

12. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 3.9 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