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. Selectmen's Stones–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 63 min of walking

2. Millers Pond 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. New England Viewpoint–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Old Harvey Road 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. YMCA Pond 3 mi away

   Be there by 6:33 PM

   1. Be there6:33 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Dark7:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pyramid Rock–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 3 rocks 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

7. Mount Pisgah–New England Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Glacial Erratic–Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. Cockaponset State Forest Viewpoint–Whitney Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:21 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Bear Rock & Bear Rock Pond via Bear Rock Bypass 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 47 min of walking

11. Oxbow Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

12. Photo Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

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