AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lake Pocotopaug, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. The Tubes 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Good Friday–High Road, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  3. Great Hill Pond & State Park Pond via Shenipsit Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. State Park Pond via Air Line Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  5. Jobs Pond–State Park Pond, 3 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Supples Pond & Portland Air Line Trail Spur 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  7. Air Line Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  8. YMCA Camp Ingersoll Beach & Air Line Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  9. North Mulford Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

  10. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  11. Montes Pond–Field View, 7 sights 6.8 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. White Viewpoint & White Trail 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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