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. Reservoir Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Tekoa Road 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Tekoa Mountain Wildlife Management Area Viewpoint & Westfield Reservoir via Tekoa Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Westfield Reservoir Loop via Tekoa Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. English Grass Cave via Tekoa Road 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Westfield River Reservoir & Shatterack path (white) 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Ann's Trail–Laurel Lane, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 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 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Edwards Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:20 PM
   3. Head back7:35 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 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 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 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 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. NET/M&M Trail (white) 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 13 min before dark.

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