Sunset hikes near Pomfret Landing, 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. LaBonte Pond & Quinebaug River Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 73 min of walking

2. Old Moffitt Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Bull Hill Preserve Viewpoint 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 112 min of walking

4. Job Vaughn Road 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Ragged Hill Pond 7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walking

7. Brown Hill Pond & Pine Acres Lake via Cedar Swamp Road 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 45 min of walking

8. Pine Acres Lake–Black Spruce Pond, 3 lakes 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 93 min of walking

9. Goodwin Forest Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

10. Cedar Swamp Road 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

11. Governor's Island–Pine Acres Lake Loop, 4 lakes 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 41 min of walking

12. Daven Hill 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 44 min of walking