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 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Ann's Trail–Laurel Lane, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 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 · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Drake Mountain 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Reservoir Road 4.9 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

5. Tekoa Road 4.9 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

6. Westfield Reservoir Loop via Tekoa Road 4.9 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

7. English Grass Cave via Tekoa Road 4.9 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

8. Westfield River Reservoir & Shatterack path (white) 4.9 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

9. Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 5.3 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

10. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 48 min of walking

11. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. NET/M&M Trail (white) 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:54 PM
    3. Head back7:09 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint