Timeline
18:29
Grab a coffee or pastry at Equal=Grounds. The atmosphere is open-minded and perfect for settling in before the walk.
18:40
Walk to Ore* (Crow statue) and position yourself facing west. The statue marks the spot where you will see the sunset align perfectly.
19:29
Head to Cobb's Hill Reservoir Park. From here, you have a clear panoramic view to watch the sun set directly behind the crow statue.
19:59
End the evening with a drink at Swiftwater Brewing, located just across the street from the river in the South Wedge neighborhood.
Local tip
The alignment is specific to late March and mid-September. Arrive early enough to secure a good spot at Cobb's Hill Reservoir Park.
Check before you go
- Equal=Grounds is open Mo-Fr 08:00-22:00 and Sa-Su 09:00-22:00.
- Swiftwater Brewing hours vary by day: Tu 18:00-22:00; We-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 14:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- Swiftwater Brewing is open at 19:59 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Rochester (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).