Sunset hikes

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. New England Viewpoint & New England Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 413 min of walking

2. Quonnipaug Lake–Glacial Erratic, 8 sights 2.3 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

3. Pyramid Rock–Glacial Erratic, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 250 min of walking

4. New England Viewpoint–Dodge Dump Truck, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 292 min of walking

5. Mount Pisgah–Glacial Erratic, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 329 min of walking

6. Glacial Erratic–Dirt Church, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 225 min of walking

7. New England Viewpoint–Meyerhuber Pond, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car11:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 11:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 392 min of walking

8. Menunkatuck Reservoir & Lake Gaillard Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Quonnipaug Mountain & New Haven Sportsman's Club Viewpoint 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. New England Trail & Whitney Road 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Guilford Sportsmens Club Pond–New England Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. New England Viewpoint–Dodge Dump Truck, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 286 min of walking