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 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:35 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:35 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Job Vaughn Road 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Old Moffitt Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. LaBonte Pond & Quinebaug River Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Buck Hill Pond–Border Trail, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

6. Air Line State Park Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

7. Air Line State Park Trail–Hay Ride Trail, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 37 min of walking

8. Carbuncle Pond & Moosup Valley State Park Trail 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 124 min of walking

9. State Forrest Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

10. West Thompson Lake & West Thompson Dam Recreation Area Beach via Old Blain Road 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. 200 Sportsmen Club–Bare Hill, 6 sights 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car11:41 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 414 min of walking

12. Chamberlain Pond–Douglas State Forest Beach, 3 beaches 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 178 min of walking