Sunset hikes near Thompson, 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. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 61 min of walking

2. Air Line State Park Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 72 min of walking

3. Air Line State Park Trail–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 393 min of walking

5. Southern New England Railway via Midstate Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 146 min of walking

6. Chamberlain Pond & Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Southern New England Railway via Grand Trunk Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. Whitin Reservoir & Chamberlain Pond via Midstate Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 164 min of walking

9. Chamberlain Pond 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Old Douglas Road 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Beaver Pond–Chamberlain Pond, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 211 min of walking

12. Old Moffitt Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking