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. North Mulford Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

2. The Tubes 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Del Reeves Road 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 car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Red Hill & Tom's Pond 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:37 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Tom's Pond 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 83 min of walking

6. Kongscut Mountain–Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 305 min of walking

7. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint–Carini Pond, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 87 min of walking

8. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint & Yellow Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 119 min of walking

9. Cascade & Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 114 min of walking

10. Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint–Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint Loop via Old New London Turnpike 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Car Wreck & Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 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 · 80 ft climb · 37 min of walking