Timeline
15:15
Check the route to Rounds Rock Trailhead. There are no food or drink options listed nearby, so plan to bring your own refreshments or grab a snack before you arrive. The trailhead is accessible via W Mountain Rd, MA Rt 8, Greylock Rd, and Rockwell Rd.
15:40
Start your hike from the Rounds Rock Trailhead. The walk to the viewing area is short, taking about 16 minutes. Head ESE from the trailhead toward Cheshire Water Company Land to find the best vantage point.
16:00
Arrive at Cheshire Water Company Land just as the golden light begins at 16:00. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the landscape. Stay for the transition into sunset at 16:44.
16:45
Descend and head back toward Rockwell Rd. Since there are no listed shops or restaurants in the immediate vicinity, return to your vehicle or the nearest town for dinner.
Local tip
The walk from the trailhead to the viewing spot is about 16 minutes. Start early enough to be settled by 16:00 for the best light.
Check before you go
- There are no food or drink shops listed near Rounds Rock Trailhead or Cheshire Water Company Land. Bring water and snacks.
- The viewing spot is in a nature reserve; check if any permits or reservations are required for Mount Greylock State Reservation.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cheshire (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).