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. Robinson State Park Beach via Westfield River Trail 1.5 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

2. Westfield River Viewpoint–Boomer #3 Trail, 8 sights 0.4 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

3. Westfield River Reservoir–RangeBall Trail, 6 sights 0.6 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

4. Small Waterfall–Westfield River Viewpoint, 9 sights 1.1 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. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint–Small Waterfall, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 190 min of walking

6. Robinson State Park Viewpoint & New Out via NET/M&M Trail (white) 2.8 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

7. Claw Viewpoint & New Out via River Road 2.9 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

8. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 3.2 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

9. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 169 min of walking

10. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 134 min of walking

11. Bear Hole Resevoir–Lost Pond, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 125 min of walking

12. Connecticut River Walk and Bikeway Viewpoint 3.3 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