Sunset hikes near Vining Hill, 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 5.5 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 5.5 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. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 5.6 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

4. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 5.8 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

5. Drake Mountain 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 78 min of walking

6. Granville Reservoir & Reservoir Road 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 77 min of walking

7. Broad Hill Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Robinson State Park Beach via Westfield River Trail 10.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:48 PM

   1. Be there7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Dark8:39 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:39 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Small Waterfall–Westfield River Viewpoint, 9 sights 9.3 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

10. Westfield River Viewpoint–Robinson State Park Beach, 8 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 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 · 41 min of walking

11. Westfield River Reservoir–Westfield River Viewpoint, 9 sights 10.3 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 · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 8.9 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

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