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.

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

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

2. The Tubes 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 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. Del Reeves Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 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 · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Cranberry Bog–CQT, 5 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:55 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 428 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 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 · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walking

6. Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint–Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 86 min of walking

7. Kongscut Mountain–Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 305 min of walking

8. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint–Carini Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Day Pond State Park Beach–Cranberry Bog, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:47 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 411 min of walking

10. North Mulford Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 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 — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

11. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. Montes Pond–Field View, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead