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.

3 of 12 spots

Quonnipaug Lake–Glacial Erratic, 8 sights 1.3 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
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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
East Sugarloaf 2.2 mi away

Leave by 7:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:33 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Lane Pond Watershed Reserve Land Viewpoint–Lane Pond, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

Leave by 7:01 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:59 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 83 min of walking
Tommys Viewpoint–Lane Pond Loop, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

Leave by 7:12 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:48 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Stair Brook Falls–New England Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.8 mi away

Leave by 6:52 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car9:04 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 97 min of walking
Lane Pond–Bartlett Pond Loop, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

Leave by 7:40 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:27 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
New England Viewpoint & Dodge Dump Truck via New England Trail 2.9 mi away

Leave by 6:18 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car9:45 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 172 min of walking
Rec Pond & Cooks Lane Trail via New England Trail 3.2 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
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Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 39 min of walking
Reeds Gap Road East 3.4 mi away

Leave by 7:11 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:51 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
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Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 66 min of walking
Lake Gaillard–Meyerhuber Pond, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

Leave by 6:51 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car9:04 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 98 min of walking
Pyramid Rock–Glacial Erratic, 6 sights 2.5 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
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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
New England Viewpoint–Meyerhuber Pond, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

Leave by 7:15 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
2. Sunset8:06 PM
3. Head back8:21 PM
4. At your car8:45 PM
5. Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 55 min of walking

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