Sunset hikes near Coventry, 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. Hillside Environmental Education Park Viewpoint–Lower Storrs Pumping Station Pond, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 111 min of walking

2. Hillside Environmental Education Park Viewpoint–Lower Storrs Pumping Station Pond, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 113 min of walking

3. Lower Storrs Pumping Station Pond–Celeron Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

4. Hillside Environmental Education Park Viewpoint–Lower Storrs Pumping Station Pond, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 38 min of walking

5. Cascades–Celeron Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

6. Celeron Trail & Water Line Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 112 min of walking

7. Hop River State Park Trail 2.7 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

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

8. Wells Woods Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 100 min of walking

9. Utley Hill & Columbia Lake 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walking

10. Celeron Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

11. Swamp Brook Pond & Celeron Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

12. Halls Pond–Halls Pond Beach, 3 lakes 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 66 min of walking