AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Crystal Lake, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Knofla's Pond 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. Sodom Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Shenipsit Lake & Shenipsit Lake Road via Hare Road 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Hare Road 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Quartz Rock 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Soapstone Mountain Road 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  7. Soapstone Mountain Road & Sykes Road 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Avery Road 3.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. The Pinnacle & Old County Road 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Old County Road 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Bald Mountain Loop 4.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Spencer Road 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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