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. Case Falls–Carriage Viewpoint, 4 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:07 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 278 min of walking

2. White Viewpoint & White Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. The Tubes 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bestor Pond & Red Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 22 min of walking

5. Loveland Open Space Viewpoint–Longo Farm Open Space Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walking

6. Longo Farm Open Space Viewpoint–Bestor Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Strombery Pond & Red Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:17 PM
   5. Dark7:19 PM

   Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walking

8. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint & Yellow Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Insect Hotel & Blackledge River Greenway 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Blackledge River Greenway & Old Slocum Road 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 118 min of walking

11. Old Willimantic Turnpike Loop 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Mount Nebo–Upper Case Pond, 3 beaches 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking