Sunset hikes near Durham, 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. YMCA Pond 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:01 PM

   1. Be there7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Dark7:49 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bear Rock & Bear Rock Pond via Bear Rock Bypass 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. New England Viewpoint–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Glacial Erratic–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint–Whitney Pond, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Lone Pine Trail & Whitney Road via New England Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:37 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Coginchaug Cave 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Mount Pisgah & New England Viewpoint via New England Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 10 min of walking

9. New England Viewpoint via New England Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:21 PM
   3. Head back7:36 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:49 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

10. Vista–New England Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 11 min of walking

11. Coan Pond Viewpoint–New England Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 10 min of walking

12. New England Viewpoint–Meyerhuber Pond, 6 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 12 min of walking