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 0.2 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 2.1 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 0 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. Jouncer Hill 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

5. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint–Carini Pond, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

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

6. Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint–Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.1 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

7. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint Loop via Old New London Turnpike 3.3 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

8. Car Wreck & Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint 3.3 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

9. Great Hill Pond & State Park Pond via Shenipsit Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Collins Hill & Mill Pond Loop 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

11. Buckingham Park Route 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. White Viewpoint–Red Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

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