Sunset hikes near Arnolds, ct

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. Pattaconk Reservoir–Filley Road, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Long Hill 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Buckle Shop Pond–Gulf Quarry Road, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Sunrise State Park Beach via Pine Brook Road 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Waterhouse Pond & Beaver Ledges Preserve Viewpoint 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Deuses Pond 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 36 min of walking

7. White Mountain–Hurd State Park Viewpoint, 4 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Buckle Shop Pond & Gulf Quarry Road 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Montes Pond–Field View, 7 sights 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:36 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Old County Road 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 71 min of walking

11. Lunch Lady Land–Noises, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Sawmill Pond & Bunker Hill Road 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead