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–Stannard Pond, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 91 min of walking

2. Selectmen's Stones–New England Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 112 min of walking

3. Stannard Pond–Dirt Church, 5 sights 2.7 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

4. Stannard Pond–Beyond Thunderdome, 5 sights 2.9 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

5. Quonnipaug Lake–Glacial Erratic, 8 sights 2.9 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

6. Bear Rock–Bear Rock Pond, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 168 min of walking

7. Glacial Erratic–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 81 min of walking

8. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Dirt Church, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Stair Brook Falls–Meyerhuber Pond, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 160 min of walking

10. Vista–Boundary Trail, 7 sights 3.4 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

11. Bee Line–Crooked Hill Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 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.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walking

12. New England Viewpoint–Stannard Pond, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 39 min of walking