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 3.5 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. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 79 min of walking

3. Small Waterfall–Westfield River Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.9 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

4. River Road via NET/M&M Trail (white) 2.7 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

5. 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

6. Claw Viewpoint & New Out via River Road 2.8 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

7. McLean Reservoir–Overlook, 12 lakes 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car10:46 PM
   5. Dark8:39 PM

   Back at your car by 10:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 295 min of walking

8. Overlook–Bear Hole Resevoir, 6 sights 0.2 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

9. Rd–McLean Reservoir, 9 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 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.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 137 min of walking

10. Waterfall–Bear Hole Resevoir, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 116 min of walking

11. Snake Peak–Overlook, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 137 min of walking

12. Snake Pond & NET/M&M Trail (white) 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 105 min of walking