AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Somersville, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Somersville Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  2. Green Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Tobacco Pond No 2 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Soapstone Mountain–Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 119 min of walking

  5. Bald Mountain Loop 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. The Pinnacle & Old County Road 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Avery Road 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Old County Road 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Sodom Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Perkins Mountain–Hurds Lake, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Hare Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Shenipsit Lake & Hare Road via Snipsic Lake Road 6.6 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