Sunset hikes near Podunk, 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. New England Viewpoint & New England Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.1 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 423 min of walking

2. Nineveh Falls & Lake Hammonasset 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 33 min of walking

3. Lake Hammonasset–Chatfield Hollow State Park Beach, 4 lakes 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 32 min of walking

4. Pyramid Rock–Glacial Erratic, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 372 min of walking

5. Upper Guilford Lake–Goat Hill Road, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. White Cross Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lower Guilford Lake–Upper Guilford Lake, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 69 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Goat Hill Road & New England Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 200 min of walking

9. Green Trail–New England Trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

10. Meyerhuber Pond–Upper Guilford Lake, 5 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 77 min of walking

11. Broomstick Ledges–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 cliffs 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 74 min of walking

12. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 72 min of walking