Sunset hikes near Southwick, 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. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 61 min of walking

3. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint & Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 34 min of walking

4. Small Waterfall–Westfield River Viewpoint, 9 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 19 min of walking

6. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 6 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

7. Robinson State Park Viewpoint & New Out via NET/M&M Trail (white) 6 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

8. Claw Viewpoint & New Out via River Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Sweetman Mountain–Granville Reservoir, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 180 min of walking

10. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 119 min of walking

11. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

12. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 223 min of walking