AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Little City, 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. Sawmill Pond & Bunker Hill Road 0.5 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

  2. Old County Road 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  3. Selectmen's Stones–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 6 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 142 min of walking

  4. New England Viewpoint–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 148 min of walking

  5. Pyramid Rock–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 rocks 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  6. Bear Rock & Bear Rock Pond via Bear Rock Bypass 3.3 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Mount Pisgah–New England Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  8. Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint & YMCA Pond 3.3 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Glacial Erratic–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  10. Photo Pond 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  11. Oxbow Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 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 · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  12. Millers Pond & YMCA Pond 3.1 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