Sunset hikes near Gilman, 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. Bear Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

2. Red Cedar Lake 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:25 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

3. Zemko Pond 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Deep River Reservoir 3.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Air Line State Park Trail - Colchester Spur 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

6. Air Line State Park Trail 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Post Hill–Williams Pond, 3 summits 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 225 min of walking

8. Crouch Road 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

9. Urbanik Pond 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 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 — 4 min before dark.

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

10. Ahlbert Pond via Air Line State Park Trail 9.8 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

    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

11. Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 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 · 23 min of walking

12. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint