Sunset hikes near Durham Center, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint & YMCA Pond 1.9 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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New England Trail 2 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car9:05 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking
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Coginchaug Cave 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:42 PM
- Leave trailhead7:42 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Bear Rock & Bear Rock Pond via Bear Rock Bypass 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car9:34 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 148 min of walking
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Pyramid Rock–Whitney Pond, 4 sights 2.2 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Stair Brook Falls–Meyerhuber Pond, 5 sights 2.2 mi away
Leave by 5:57 PM
- Leave trailhead5:57 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car10:15 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 223 min of walking
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Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car9:02 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 81 min of walking
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Selectmen's Stones–Pyramid Rock Loop, 5 rocks 2.3 mi away
Leave by 7:36 PM
- Leave trailhead7:36 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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The Darkside 2.3 mi away
Leave by 7:42 PM
- Leave trailhead7:42 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
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