Sunset hikes near Center Groton, 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.

1. Bluff Point State Park Beach & Groton Beach via G&S Trolley Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Bluff Point–Bluff Point State Park Beach, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Mortimer Wright Nature Preserve & Gibson Pond via Groton X-Town Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Bushy Point Beach–Bluff Point State Park Beach, 4 beaches 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Gibson Pond & Race Track Pond via Groton X-Town Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Palers Cove–Gibson Pond, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Vinegar Hill–Dinosaur Tracks, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Ledyard Oak Site & Blue 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 115 min of walking

9. Dinosaur Tracks & Ledyard Oak Site 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:03 PM
   3. Head back8:18 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 95 min of walking

10. Morgan Pond Reservoir & Arrowhead Pond 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 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 · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking

11. Ledyard Center Multi Use Path 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:03 PM
    3. Head back8:18 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

12. White, 4' diameter 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 60 min of walking