Sunset hikes

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. Sweetman Mountain & North Lane Number One 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 102 min of walking

2. Drake Mountain 1.1 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

3. Granville Reservoir & Reservoir Road 0 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

4. Winchell Reservoir 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 102 min of walking

5. Reservoir Road via Tekoa Road 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 53 min of walking

6. Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 53 min of walking

7. Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint–Whites Pond, 3 beaches 10.1 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

8. Peak Mountain–Suffield Land Conservancy Viewpoint, 5 lakes 10.1 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

9. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint & Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint 9.6 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

10. Whites Pond–Whites Pond No 1, 3 lakes 9.9 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

11. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 10.2 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

12. Robinson State Park Viewpoint & New Out via NET/M&M Trail (white) 10.2 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