AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. New England Viewpoint & New England Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car11:42 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 413 min of walking

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

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car11:22 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Nineveh Falls & Lake Hammonasset 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  5. Glacial Erratic–Dave Houston Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 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.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  6. New England Trail & Whitney Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 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 · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Upper Guilford Lake–Gracie, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car11:34 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 399 min of walking

  8. Neck River Uplands Viewpoint 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Whitney Pond–Cream Pot Road, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car11:07 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 342 min of walking

  10. White Cross Viewpoint–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  11. Lower Guilford Lake–Upper Guilford Lake, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 116 min of walking

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

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 76 min of walking