Sunset hikes near Old Saybrook, 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. Jacobs Peak–Ingham Ponds, 4 lakes 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

2. Lake Rockview–Chalkers Millpond, 3 lakes 1.6 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. Dark8:35 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

3. Prospect Hill–Lake Rockview, 6 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 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 — 2 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walking

4. The Preserve Viewpoint–Lake Rockview, 5 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 134 min of walking

5. Ingham Ponds–Chalkers Millpond, 4 lakes 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

6. Chalkers Millpond–Lower Ingham Pond, 4 lakes 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

7. Crystal Lake & Old Back Highway 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Ingham Hill & The Preserve Viewpoint 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:35 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 54 min of walking

9. Lower Ingham Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 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 · 180 ft climb · 58 min of walking

10. Wollock's Pond & Quarry Pond 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking

11. Bear's Den 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Woods Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 45 min of walking