Sunset hikes near Wyben, 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. Reservoir Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 74 min of walking

2. Westfield Reservoir Loop via Tekoa Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:36 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. Tekoa Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

4. English Grass Cave via Tekoa Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. Westfield River Reservoir & Shatterack path (white) 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 72 min of walking

6. Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 116 min of walking

7. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 6.4 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. Ashley Pond–Bear Hole Resevoir, 8 sights 6.4 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

9. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 6.4 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

10. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 6.4 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

11. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 6.4 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. Unnamed Bridge 2 2:46–Unnamed Bridge 2:43, 10 sights 6.4 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 · 110 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint