AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Westminster, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Wright Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walking

  2. Brown Hill Pond & Pine Acres Lake via Cedar Swamp Road 5.9 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

  3. Pine Acres Lake–Black Spruce Pond, 3 lakes 5.9 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

  4. Governor's Island–Pine Acres Lake Loop, 4 lakes 6 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

  5. Goodwin Forest Trail 6.4 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

  6. Cedar Swamp Road 6.4 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

  7. Job Vaughn Road 12.8 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

  8. Ragged Hill Pond 13.2 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

  9. Gay Pond 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. White Oak, 4' diameter–Upper Colts Pond, 3 lakes 12 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 36 min of walking

  11. Marcy Road 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 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.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Carbuncle Pond & Moosup Valley State Park Trail 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 124 min of walking