Hank S
En-Route
There is always a proper glide slope. Usually about 3 degrees, but can be a bit more. One should always calculate this, especially at night. It's approx 300 feet per mile.
Yeah, that'll put you in the trees. On a half mile pattern there, it's best to roll wings level on final by 1100 msl, or 533' agl. Worked in the Skyhawk, works in the Mooney, but the trees are still growing. I used to level off at 650, but that would drag my tires through the branches now.
I don't recommend landing there the first time at night, go to the Class D. They have radar, multiple approaches, 4-light PAPI, and a rabbit if you need it to find 30.