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. State Forrest Road 1.2 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

2. Job Vaughn Road 7.5 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. Lake Albert–Lake Mitchell, 3 lakes 9.5 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

4. Noah Ark Road 7.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Tippecansett Trail 8 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Green Falls Road 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Pachaug State Forest Viewpoint 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:43 PM

   1. Be there7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Dark8:34 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:34 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Old Moffitt Road 15.5 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

9. John L Curran Upper Reservoir & John L Curran Lower Reservoir 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

10. Wright Road 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walking

11. LaBonte Pond & Quinebaug River Trail 15.4 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

12. Gay Pond 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 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.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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