Sunset hikes near Guilford, 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. Indian Cave Loop 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 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

2. Dinosaur Rock Loop 2 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 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

3. Lost Lake & Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint via Yellow White cross trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

4. Cascade–Lost Lake, 3 viewpoints 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

5. Bishops Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking

6. Bishops Pond via Blue square 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Meyerhuber Pond–Upper Guilford Lake, 5 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 76 min of walking

8. Broomstick Ledges–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 cliffs 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

10. Yellow 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. White Cross Viewpoint & Upper Guilford Lake via New England Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. CCC Fire Pool via Blue Circle Trail 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 car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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