Sunset hikes near Avery Corner, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Red Cedar Lake 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

  2. Zemko Pond 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Deep River Reservoir 3.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Bear Hill 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Crouch Road 8 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

  8. Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

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

  9. Post Hill 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Urbanik Pond 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 19 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:20 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  12. Lake Hayward 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 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, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 29 min of walking

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