Sunset hikes near Ponset, 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. Pattaconk Reservoir–Filley Road, 3 sights 2.2 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

2. Long Hill 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Buckle Shop Pond–Gulf Quarry Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. White Mountain–Hurd State Park Viewpoint, 4 summits 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 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 · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Buckle Shop Pond & Gulf Quarry Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Sawmill Pond & Bunker Hill Road 3.7 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

7. Old County Road 3.8 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

8. Selectmen's Stones–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.2 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

9. New England Viewpoint–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 5.5 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

10. Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint & YMCA Pond 5.9 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

11. Pyramid Rock–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 rocks 6.1 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

12. Mount Pisgah–New England Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 6.1 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