AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near East Haven, 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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Beacon Hill & Beacon Hill Preserve Viewpoint 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  2. Talmage Pond 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Limewood Beach 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Chet's Pond & Limewood Beach 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Red Hill Pond–Upper Emery Pond, 3 lakes 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Lake Gaillard–Tommys Viewpoint, 3 sights 9 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Tommys Viewpoint–Lane Pond Loop, 4 lakes 9 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Upper Emery Pond & Emery Pond 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 34 min of walking

  9. Tommys Path 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Lane Pond Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint & Lane Pond via Reeds Gap Road East 9.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Reeds Gap Road East 10 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Lane Pond–Stagecoach Pond, 3 lakes 10 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead