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. The Darkside 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Stannard Pond–Dirt Church, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. New England Viewpoint–New England Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Quonnipaug Lake–Glacial Erratic, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Coan Pond Viewpoint–Dirt Church, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. New England Viewpoint via New England Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Mount Pisgah–New England Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Stannard Pond–Beyond Thunderdome, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Vista–Boundary Trail, 7 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Glacial Erratic–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 9 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 81 min of walking

11. Whitney Pond & Cream Pot Road via New England Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Coginchaug Cave 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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