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 via New England Trail 0.1 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

2. Mount Pisgah–New England Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking

3. New England Viewpoint–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 148 min of walking

4. Pyramid Rock–Whitney Pond, 4 sights 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Selectmen's Stones–Pyramid Rock Loop, 5 rocks 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. The Darkside 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 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 · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Stannard Pond–Dirt Church, 5 sights 0.9 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

8. New England Viewpoint–New England Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 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 · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Quonnipaug Lake–Glacial Erratic, 8 sights 0.9 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

10. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Dirt Church, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

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

11. Stannard Pond–Beyond Thunderdome, 5 sights 0.9 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

12. Vista–Boundary Trail, 7 sights 0.9 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