Sunset hikes near Andover, ct

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.

3 of 12 spots

Hop River State Park Trail 1 mi away

Leave by 6:03 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:31 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking
Post Hill 5 mi away

Leave by 6:23 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:13 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 5.7 mi away

Leave by 6:26 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:09 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Mount Nebo–Upper Case Pond, 3 beaches 5.7 mi away

Leave by 6:19 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car7:19 PM
5. Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking
Wells Woods Road via Air Line State Park Trail 5.8 mi away

Leave by 6:27 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
2. Sunset6:50 PM
3. Head back7:05 PM
4. At your car7:07 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Nike Missile Site–Bolton Notch Pond, 6 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 5:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car8:16 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 140 min of walking
Carriage Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 7 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 6:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car7:15 PM
5. Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walking
Case Mountain–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 5:22 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car8:17 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 141 min of walking
Bolton Notch Pond–Bolton Notch State Park Viewpoint, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 5:22 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car8:15 PM
5. Dark7:18 PM
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Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 138 min of walking
Case Mountain Recreational Area Sunset Point–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 5:46 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car7:52 PM
5. Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 91 min of walking
Box Mountain Forest Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 4 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 4:54 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car8:34 PM
5. Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 185 min of walking
Rambling Ridge Open Space Viewpoint–Bolton Notch Pond, 5 lakes 6.7 mi away

Leave by 4:54 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
2. Sunset6:51 PM
3. Head back7:06 PM
4. At your car8:34 PM
5. Dark7:19 PM
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Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 185 min of walking

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