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. Upper Greenfield Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. West Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Massaemett Mountain–Ridge Trail, 5 sights 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Ridge Trail via Tower Trail (White Trail) 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. view to west–Dutch and Mary Barnard Trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Pocumtuck Rock & County Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 46 min of walking

7. Rose Ledge Trail–Sidewinder, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 66 min of walking

8. Fridge 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 88 min of walking

9. Rock Oak Ramble via Hemlock Hill 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:08 PM
   3. Head back8:23 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Wills Hill Loop via Plains Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 32 min of walking

11. Green Pond via Bartlett Road 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 42 min of walking

12. Plains Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:08 PM
    3. Head back8:23 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walking

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