Sunset hikes near Norwichtown, 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 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Gay Pond 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 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.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. White, 4' diameter 6.1 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

4. Orange Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Zemko Pond 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 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 · 22 min of walking

6. Red Cedar Lake 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Vinegar Hill–Dinosaur Tracks, 3 sights 9.5 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. Deep River Reservoir 9.7 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

9. Ledyard Center Multi Use Path 10 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

10. Ledyard Oak Site & Blue 9.4 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

11. Dinosaur Tracks & Ledyard Oak Site 9.5 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

12. Morgan Pond Reservoir & Arrowhead Pond 9.6 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