Sunset hikes near North Lyme, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. 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 — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:36 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  4. Nickerson Hill Loop 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  5. Lyme Highest Point 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 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 · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking

  6. Be there by 7:44 PM

    1. Be there7:44 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

  7. Keeny Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  11. George Babcock Road 2.7 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 · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 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 · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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