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.
This week’s evenings
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Newberry Road 0 mi away
Leave by 7:44 PM
- Leave trailhead7:44 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Charter Oak Greenway 4.7 mi away
Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking
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Be there by 7:46 PM
- Be there7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cast and Blast Pond & Jose Pond 5.3 mi away
Be there by 7:47 PM
- Be there7:47 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bush Hill–Buckland Pond, 3 lakes 6.5 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:56 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking
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Buckland Pond–Caiglo Pond, 4 sights 5.3 mi away
Leave by 7:46 PM
- Leave trailhead7:46 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Folly Pond–Captain John Bissell Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking
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Captain John Bissell Trail 5 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:31 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking
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Tim Coyne Memorial 6.6 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:50 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Rainbow Reservoir 6.7 mi away
Leave by 7:39 PM
- Leave trailhead7:39 PM
- Sunset8:07 PM
- Head back8:22 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Buckland Pond & Hillstown Path 6.5 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:06 PM
- Head back8:21 PM
- At your car8:34 PM
- Dark8:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking