Sunset hikes near Johnson Park, 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.

5 of 12 spots

Air Line State Park Trail 1.4 mi away

Leave by 6:22 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:13 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Hop River State Park Trail 3.3 mi away

Leave by 6:03 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:31 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking
Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 8.4 mi away

Leave by 6:26 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:09 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 10.3 mi away

Leave by 6:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:07 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 7.5 mi away

Leave by 6:13 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:20 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking
Wells Woods Road 7.5 mi away

Leave by 6:15 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:18 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
White Oak, 4' diameter–Upper Colts Pond, 3 lakes 9.7 mi away

Leave by 6:13 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:18 PM
5. Dark7:17 PM
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Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
Utley Hill & Columbia Lake 8.1 mi away

Leave by 6:17 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:16 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walking
Cascades–Celeron Trail, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

Leave by 6:22 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:12 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
Lower Storrs Pumping Station Pond–Celeron Trail, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

Leave by 6:21 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:13 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
Hillside Environmental Education Park Viewpoint & Water Line Trail 7.6 mi away

Leave by 6:16 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:19 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
Hillside Environmental Education Park Viewpoint via Celeron Trail 7.6 mi away

Leave by 6:17 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:19 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

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