AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Jones Street Pond via Grayville Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  2. Grayville Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Old Willimantic Turnpike Loop 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  4. Insect Hotel & Blackledge River Greenway 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Mill Site Path via Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  6. White Viewpoint & White Trail 5 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Longo Farm Open Space Viewpoint–Bestor Pond, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:33 PM

    1. Be there6:33 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Bestor Pond & Red Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 22 min of walking

  9. Mount Nebo–Upper Case Pond, 3 beaches 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:21 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  10. Loveland Open Space Viewpoint–Longo Farm Open Space Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:17 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walking

  11. Strombery Pond & Red Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  12. The Tubes 5.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Dark7:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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