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. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Job Vaughn Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Old Moffitt Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 49 min of walking

4. Carbuncle Pond & Moosup Valley State Park Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 120 min of walking

5. Bowdish Reservoir–Wilbur Pond, 4 lakes 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:22 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

6. LaBonte Pond & Quinebaug River Trail 7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 73 min of walking

7. Chamberlain Pond–Border Trail, 6 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 307 min of walking

8. Chamberlain Pond–Hay Ride Trail, 6 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 247 min of walking

9. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 393 min of walking

10. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 61 min of walking

11. Air Line State Park Trail 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Air Line State Park Trail–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 11.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 76 min of walking