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. Tekoa Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

2. Westfield Reservoir Loop via Tekoa Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. English Grass Cave via Tekoa Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

4. Westfield River Reservoir & Shatterack path (white) 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

5. Reservoir Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

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

6. Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Ann's Trail–Laurel Lane, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Sweetman Mountain & North Lane Number One 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Edwards Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Drake Mountain 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. NET/M&M Trail (white) Viewpoint 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Trail to Quarry Rim Viewpoint via NET/M&M Trail (white) 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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