Sunset hikes near The X, 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. Redstone Bike Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. Jawbuck Brook Reservoir 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

3. Porter Lake–Forest Park Viewpoint, 6 lakes 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway Viewpoint 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Robinson State Park Beach–Boomer #3 Trail, 8 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 47 min of walking

6. Westfield River Viewpoint–Boomer #3 Trail, 8 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 38 min of walking

7. Westfield River Reservoir–RangeBall Trail, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Small Waterfall–Westfield River Viewpoint, 9 sights 6.7 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

9. Bark Haul Road & West Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Chicopee Reservoir–Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach, 10 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Chicopee Memorial State Park Beach–Back Bone, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

12. Back Bone–Hidden Hollow, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking