Sunset hikes near Skinnerville, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Sunrise State Park Beach via Pine Brook Road 3.5 mi away
Be there by 7:45 PM
- Be there7:45 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Dark8:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 24 min of walking
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Carlson Pond & Furnace 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:30 PM
- Leave trailhead7:30 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 28 min of walking
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Split Rock–Hurd State Park Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:31 PM
- Leave trailhead7:31 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 29 min of walking
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Montes Pond–Field View, 7 sights 4.7 mi away
Be there by 7:45 PM
- Be there7:45 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Dark8:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lunch Lady Land–Noises, 5 sights 5.3 mi away
Be there by 7:45 PM
- Be there7:45 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Dark8:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 5.9 mi away
Leave by 7:40 PM
- Leave trailhead7:40 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking
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The Tubes 6.2 mi away
Be there by 7:46 PM
- Be there7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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North Mulford Road 6.8 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking
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Del Reeves Road 5.1 mi away
Leave by 7:43 PM
- Leave trailhead7:43 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Buckle Shop Pond–Gulf Quarry Road, 3 sights 6.1 mi away
Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
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