Sunset hikes near Pine Grove, 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. Wilson Hill 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

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

2. Rosecliff Tract 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Ravenswood Tract 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

4. Amtrak Beach–Hole-in-the-Wall Beach, 5 beaches 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Beaver Brook Dam & Havens Pond 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:17 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

6. Darrow Pond via Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

7. Aunt Ruth's Turnpike 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:14 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Powers Lake 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

9. Oak, 5' diameter & Woods Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 15 min of walking

10. Beech Hill 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 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.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Nehantic State Forest Viewpoint 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 66 min of walking

12. Woods Road 6.9 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. Dark7:18 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking