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.

1. Post Hill–Williams Pond, 3 summits 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 231 min of walking

2. Air Line State Park Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 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

5. Utley Hill & Columbia Lake 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walking

6. Columbia Lake 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. White Oak, 4' diameter–Upper Colts Pond, 3 lakes 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

8. Grayville Falls & Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 218 min of walking

9. Williams Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 138 min of walking

10. Wells Woods Road 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Celeron Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. Hillside Environmental Education Park Viewpoint via Celeron Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking