Sunset hikes near Colchester, 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. Mill Site Path via Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Air Line State Park Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Crouch Road 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

4. Post Hill & Grayville Falls via Air Line State Park Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car11:24 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 11:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 377 min of walking

5. Williams Pond & Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car10:12 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 225 min of walking

6. Jones Street Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 149 min of walking

7. Grayville Falls–Jones Street Pond, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 129 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Ahlbert Pond & Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

9. Grayville Road & Judd Brook Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:36 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Urbanik Pond 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

11. Moodus Reservoir–Sabine Preserve Viewpoint, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:45 PM

    1. Be there7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Dark8:36 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:36 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Ackley Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking